Come and enjoy our reserve this winter!
Get away for the day and be inspired by a wild walk around our beautiful reserve. Spot our winter water birds who have travelled from colder climates to keep warm here. Enjoy a hot drink, browse a great range of gifts and stock up on your bird food in the shop. Beat the winter blues and come along to our events. Come out on a guided walk with a knowledgeable guide, bring the kids down for some Halloween fun making spooky treats and crafts. There's plenty to see and do at Dungeness this winter, see the full list of events below or check out the website (www.rspb.org.uk/dungeness).
These events must be booked in advance (unless it is a drop-in event) so please call us on 01797 320 588 or email dungeness@rspb.org.uk to book your place!
Autumn Migration WalkWednesday 7 October10.30am - 1pmIf you’re a beginner or an expert bird watcher, this walk is for all people fascinated by birds! Come and see which birds visit Dungeness in the winter time to escape even colder climates elsewhere. From water fowl to birds of prey and everything in between, this is the walk for you if you want to learn more about our overseas visitors as well as the birds that stay here all year round. Led by a friendly guide with expert knowledge on all things feathery!Adult £6. Child £3. 20% discount for RSPB members
Walk on the Wild Side Autumn AmbleSaturday 10 October11am - 3pmCome and explore the reserve on a guided walk suitable for families. Learn about the birds that visit us this time of year, catch minibeasts along the trail and take part in a treasure hunt. Then after a small break (please bring your own lunch) join us for a talk about hibernating animals and then have some fun with arts and crafts, creating your own little sleeping wildlife friends.Adult £8, Child £4. 20% discount for RSPB Members and Wildlife Explorers
Trick or TweetFriday 30 & Saturday 31 OctoberDrop in between 11am and 3pmCome dressed in your Halloween fancy dress for an afternoon of spooky activities! Mix up a ghoulish treat for the birds in our cauldron, conjure up some magical wildlife crafts, and take home ideas to attract the wildlife that lives round your way.Free event. (Entrance fees apply if you wish to walk the nature trail)
Winter Migration WalkWednesday 4 November10.30am - 1pmIf you’re a beginner or an expert bird watcher, this walk is for all people fascinated by birds! Come and see which birds visit Dungeness in the winter time to escape even colder climates elsewhere. From water fowl to birds of prey and everything in between, this is the walk for you if you want to learn more about our overseas visitors as well as the birds that stay here all year round. Led by a friendly guide with expert knowledge on all things feathery!Adult £6. Child £3. 20% discount for RSPB members
Christmas Crafts and Shopping EventSunday 15 NovemberDrop in between 10am and 4pmGet Christmassy here at Dungeness! Come and join us for a glass of mulled wine and some nibbles, let the children create advent calendars to take home and make Christmas decorations out of recycled and natural materials to hang on our tree. Talk to our friendly retail assistants about Christmas purchases from our shop, and, for those who are hinting for a new pair of binoculars this Christmas, there are knowledgeable staff on hand to help you decide which ones suit you best.Free event. (Entrance fees apply if you wish to walk the nature trail)
Walk on the Wild Side Winter WalkaboutSaturday 5 December11am - 3pmCome and explore the reserve on a guided walk suitable for families. Learn about the birds that visit us this time of year and take part in a treasure hunt. Then after a small break (please bring your own lunch) join us in our visitor centre to learn how you can help wildlife in your garden over the winter months and create bird feeders to take home with you. Make Christmas decorations out of different materials and browse our shop for Christmas gifts and ideas.Adult £8. Child £4. 20% discount for RSPB Members and Wildlife Explorers
We look forward to seeing you soon!