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Family Nature Discovery at Crane Park Island

Location:
Drop-in for free, fun, family nature activities at Crane Park Island.

Event details

Meeting point

Shot Tower

Date

Time
1:00pm - 3:00pm
A static map of Family Nature Discovery at Crane Park Island

About the event

Join us to explore different habitats and discover the nature that lives at Crane Park Island. Woodlice, spiders, worms and toads are just a selection of the amazing animals that you might find! Activities will include using nets to look at animals found in the pond and looking under logs to see what minibeasts we can find.

Meet at the Shot Tower (what3words: tens.closer.trap).

The session will be led by a member of our Learning & Engagement team.

Sessions are aimed at children of all ages and parents/carers together. All children must be accompanied throughout the session by a responsible adult. 

No need to book, just drop in on the day. This is a free event, but donations are welcome. All profits are invested into London Wildlife Trust’s conservation and education work and the care of its nature reserves. 

Booking

Price

This is a free event, but donations are welcome.

Suggested donation

All profits are invested into London Wildlife Trust’s conservation and education work and the care of its nature reserves.

Suitable for

Families, Children, Beginners

Know before you go

Dogs

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On a lead
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Mobility

There are entrances by footpath via Ellerman Avenue or Great Chertsey Road. Bus 110 stops in Powder Mill Lane, and bus 111 in Hounslow Road, both near the Ellerman Avenue entrance; buses 481 and H22 stop in Hospital Bridge Road, near Great Chertsey Road. The nearest railway station is Whitton, a 15-minute walk away.  

Most of the island is accessible by wheelchair, but one footpath has steps. Paths range from smooth to dirt. There are a number of bridges providing access to the island, without steps. Along the guided walk there is a bench, and seating by the river-dipping platform. The Shot Tower is only accessible at ground floor level for wheelchair users, where there are toilets.

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What to bring

Please come dressed for the weather and potentially muddy conditions!

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Parking information

Limited parking on nearby roads
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Bicycle parking

Available
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Facilities

Toilets
Cafe/refreshments

Contact us

Sophie Harris
Contact email: learning@wildlondon.org.uk