Drop in to Rainham Marshes this half term to take part in some fabulous family activities. You can pick up an adventure trail sheet from our Visitor Centre at any time though the holidays, or there's something on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Make a day of it - discover Rainham Marshes by enjoying our family activities, play in the adventure playground, hire a bike, explore with a trail sheet, enjoy lunch or a snack in the café, and browse in our shop.

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On Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday we have some guided activities -

Tuesday 29 May
10.30am-12 noon: Wild Adventures - pond dipping
1.30-3 pm: Wild Adventures - discover, play, explore


Wednesday 30 May
10.30 am-12 noon: Wild Adventures - discover, play, explore
1.30-3 pm: Wild Adventures - pond dipping


Thursday 31 May
10.30 am- 12 noon: Wild Adventures - pond dipping
1.30-3 pm: Wild Adventures - discover, play, explore


Friday 1 June
10.30 am-12 noon: Wild Adventure - get active in nature


Full activity details
Wildlife Adventure - pond dipping
Enjoy pond-dipping at our Woodland Discovery Zone. Investigate what creatures you can find living in our ponds - you don't need to bring any equipment, we’ll have everything you need.
Pond dipping starts at 10.30 am, 11.15 am, or 1.30 pm and 2.15 pm. Pond dipping really popular and we have limited spaces – if you would like to guarantee your time slot give us a call on 01708 899851 to book. We suggest arriving half an hour early to give you time to collect your tickets and get to our special pond dipping area, and you can take part in the self-guided trail on the way!

£1.50 per child, accompanying adults free.

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Wildlife Adventure – discover, play, explore
Join us in the Adventure Playground where our team will have lots of activities for your family discover nature. You might find a woodlouse safari, nature treasure hunt, climbing challenges, and snake skins, bones and other things your kids will love!

Free

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Wild Adventure – get active in nature!
Join us in the Adventure Playground where our team will have lots of games and trails to help your family get active and discover nature. You might find climbing games on our boulders, nature yoga or a slackline! 

Picture by Tim Webb

Self-guided trail
Pick up a trail from reception to explore the reserve with your family – can you work out what out mystery pictures are? Free