Summer holiday activities

Enjoy a breath of fresh air this summer with a visit to London's wildlife oasis. We've organised some fun walks and activities for families; you can choose to join in with our guided events or try a walking challenge on your own.

Our guided walks have different themes each week, so one week you could be spotting fascinating wild birds and the next searching for lizards and bugs among the log piles.

Or you could join one of our popular pond dipping sessions to see what's swimming around under the water. And if you're feeling artistic, create something that you can take home in our summer crafts session.

Summer holiday activities programme
Self-guided trail

The great orienteering challenge. Find the hidden boxes around the centre and complete the wildlife challenges inside them.

10.00 – 11.30 Summer crafts

Get creative in the wetlands and make your own creations to take home. Mostly free, but a small fee for some items. Courtyard if fine, Tower if raining.

12.30 - 13.00 Great Pond Safari

Nets at the ready to discover the wonderful life that dwells in our ponds. Pond Zone.

14.00 - 14.45 Take a Walk in the Wildside

Join us on a wildlife jaunt around the Wildside to explore the theme of the week. See below for details. Courtyard.

15.15-15.45 Great pond safari

As above.

16.00 – 17.00 Summer crafts

As above.

Walk of the week
25–31 July Birds

1–7 August Reptiles & invertebrates

8-14 August Water voles & tracks & signs

15-21 August Birds

22-28 August Reptiles & invertebrates

29 August - 4 September Water voles & tracks & signs