Pond Dipping and Minibeasting Equipment Hire at Summer Leys

Pond dipping platform and nets

Megan Owen

Pond Dipping and Minibeasting Equipment Hire at Summer Leys

Location:
Summer Leys Nature Reserve , Hardwater Road
near Wollaston
Northamptonshire
NN29 7TD
Wellingborough
Head to the visitor centre to hire out all the equipment you'll need to have a go at some pond dipping and minibeasting!

Event details

Meeting point

Summer Leys Visitor Centre, Hardwater Road, NN29 7TD

Date

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Time
10:30am-3:30pm
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About the event

This summer holidays, pop by the visitor centre at any time that suits you, to hire out all the equipment and ID sheets you'll need to have a go at some self led pond dipping and minibeasting at Summer Leys. You may also borrow some binoculars if you'd like to have a go at some birdwatching too.

Equipment hire will be available on centre open days (Thursday-Sunday, plus the bank holiday Monday) between 10:30am-3:30pm.

Cost: £5 Non-Members, £3 BCN Members

CAR PARKING: Car parking charges apply for Summer Leys and can be paid for on the day (card payments only). Parking for members of the Wildlife Trust BCN is FREE - Members MUST register their vehicles to access free parking, for more information please visit here.

Please note this will not be available during our guided activity on the morning of Wednesday 6th August (if you would like to join us for this click here to book). 

Booking

Price

£5 Non-Members
£3 BCN Members

No booking required- pay in the centre on the day (card payments only)

Know before you go

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Mobility

Pond dipping may be difficult for wheelchair users as it involves kneeling. Bug hunting can be done on accessible paths.

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Parking information

Parking charges now apply at Summer Leys. If you are not already registered, members MUST register their vehicles 48hrs in advance to obtain free parking
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Bicycle parking

Yes, next to the visitor centre
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Facilities

Toilets
Shop
Cafe/refreshments
Picnic area
Accessible toilet
Disabled parking

Contact us

Megan Owen or Nicole Schreiner

Events at Summer Leys