Your adventure starts here!

This summer your adventure starts with us - explore the reserve and have a fabulous family adventure.

Explore the reserve with our nature by numbers trail - can you solve the clues and be a wild explorer? Activity packs will help you explore the reserve - these include a nature book, trail sheet, pencil and certificate so you are all ready for your adventure. Activity packs cost £3.50 (card only please) and is available all through the summer, just turn up and ask at reception.

We will have different trails though out the summer - check back here for all the details!

Pond dipping will be available during the summer holidays (Wednesday's and Thursday's - more details shortly). Explore the minibeasts that live under the water! Pond dipping will you find? Hire of the pond dipping will cost £3.50 (card only please).

We will also have a Wild in the Woods - Forest School inspired event trying wildlife inspired arts and crafts, building, climbing, bug hunting or making mud pies; children from 18 months to 8 years will have fun learning through play at their own pace, supported by our experienced outdoor educators! 

Get yourself ready by picking up a picnic from our cafe - you can treat yourself to hot or cold drinks, snacks and everything you need for your picnic too!

Pop into our shop - not only can you buy some wonderful things for the wildlife in your garden, you can find books, gifts and even some things to help you on your adventure like a minibeasting kit, binoculars or bird book.

If you are looking for a pair of binoculars our optics experts will be onsite every weekend to answer any questions and show you some of our wonderful range.

On your marks… get set… and GO!

#BigWildSummer

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Rainham Marshes is currently open Tuesday-Sunday's 9.30 am-5pm
Facilities include: car park, shop, cafe, toilets, accessible pathways, 2.4 miles of trails, bicycle hire.

Please note: dogs, scooters, and bicyles are allowed on the River Wall section of the reserve, but not the main trails.