SEND Wonderful Wildlife Weekends at Sydenham Hill Woods

Sensory Pond Dipping

SEND Wonderful Wildlife Weekends at Sydenham Hill Woods

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Enjoy a nature discovery session in a quiet atmosphere. For children with SEND and their families.

Event details

Meeting point

Crescent Wood Road entrance, opposite Countisbury House

Date

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Time
11:00am - 12:00pm
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About the event

A quiet morning session exploring the reserve and the wildlife found here, for families with a member with any additional needs and/or a disability. Activities will include using nets to look at animals found in the pond, looking under logs to see what minibeasts we can find plus additional sensory activities.
 

Please note this session is not wheelchair or buggy accessible as entrance gates are narrow and paths are steep. To visit the woods there is an accessible entrance on Grange Lane.


This session will be led by Moa (she/her) from our Learning & Engagement Team.

Sessions will happen four times, second Sunday of the month, please book a place via Eventbrite. One ticket per family of up to 3 children.

2026 Dates:

Sunday 12th of July

Sunday 9th of August

Sunday 13th of September

Sunday 11th of July

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

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

Know before you go

Dogs

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Assistance dogs only

Guide dogs only.  Please be advised that trained assistance dogs on duty are welcome, but in order to protect the sensitive habitat and drinking water supply, we cannot allow other dogs or pets of any kind on-site, as the wildlife may become distressed.

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Mobility

The Crescent Wood entrance gate is not buggy or wheelchair accessible, the path down into the woods has steps, mud and is steep. There is an accessible entrance on Grange Lane with an accessible path that goes past the pond. 

Please email if you have anymore questions about accessiblity, we can give personalized information. 

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Wheelchair access

This session is not wheelchair accessible as there are narrow gates, steep paths and steps. The woodland is only wheelchair accessible through Grange Lane entrance.
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What to bring

Please come dressed for the weather and some mud!

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Parking information

No parking on site. There may be free parking spaces on the small residential roads around.
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Bicycle parking

Not Available.

Contact us

Sophie Harris