Its that time of year again and Radipole Lake has a whole host of events lined up with something for everyone from shopping events to crafts to Santa coming to town!
Looking for that perfect present for the wildlife lover in your life or just want to treat yourself why not pop along to Radipole Lake on one of our Binocular and Telescope Demo Days. It’s a great chance to try out a wide range of optics from our panoramic viewing window with expert staff on hand to advise you and help you make the right choices. Date: Sat 13 Dec. Drop in anytime between 10 am- 4 pm.
Binocular and Telescope Demo Days. Picture credit: Andy Hay (rspb-images.com)
Want to make Christmas extra special this year why not book onto one of our Christmas Cake Decorating mornings with our fantastic cake maker Marion and learn sugarcraft cake decorating techniques. This is your chance to decorate a fantastic Christmas cake to take home and all for £5! Dates are: Fri 5 and Mon 8 Dec. Booking essential on 01305 778313.
Some of last years amazing cakes. Picture credit: Michelle Williams, RSPB
Keeping the children entertained can be tricky during the Christmas holidays especially with all the excitement so why not bring them along to our Christmas crafts for Children drop in sessions from 10 am-3 pm every weekend until Christmas and get them crafting!
And lastly an event not to be missed is our Feed the Ducks with SANTA !! on Sat 13 Dec from 12 noon-2 pm. Ho! Ho! Ho! Yes Santa will be paying us a visit and here is your chance to feed the ducks with him. Fantastic.
If you are just heading over for a wander there is plenty of wildlife to entrance you. Recent highlights include wintering bittern and marsh harriers who have been seen sky dancing which gives strictly come dancing a run for its money. Male and females tumble together down through the air while locking talons and often passing food. Spectacular stuff!!
Marsh harriers sky dancing. Picture credit: Ben Hall (rspb-images.com)