Wildlife Events, Guided Walks and Talks.
Monday 21st December - Santa’s Lakeside Grotto at Rufford Mill
Every child will be captivated by this unforgettable
ride through the magic forest to visit Father Christmas. We invite you
to be delighted by the wonder of Christmas with your little ones by
hopping aboard our magic sleigh. Without even leaving the park your
child will be magically transported to the enchantment of Santa’s
Grotto. Each child will meet Father Christmas and receive a gift
suitable for their age.
Please note: Santa has a lot to do at this time of year
so please arrive early to avoid disappointment. The magic sleigh ride
is a virtual ride suitable for all children. Each child must be
accompanied by an adult on the sleigh ride. £5 per child (includes a
ride on the magic sleigh and gift) and £2 for each accompanying adult.
11am – 4.30pm.
Monday 21st December - Winter Solstice Sweat Lodge
Beneath a covered dome of willow rods at Bestwood
Country Park, hot volcanic stones are dowsed with water and herbs,
creating a therapeutic steam that cleanses both body and mind. For more
information and to book a place please contact Jason Sewell on 0115 956
9603 or email jason@turtlelodgehealing.co.uk. A charge applies to this event. 10.30am – 4pm.
Tuesday 22nd December - Christmas Crafts for Children
Come along and join us at the Idle Valley Rural
Learning Centre to make some presents for Christmas including bird
feeders. £1.50 per child. Contact: The Membership Team of Notts
Wildlife Trust on 0115 958 8242.
Tuesday 22nd December - Santa’s Lakeside Grotto at Rufford Mill
Every child will be captivated by this unforgettable
ride through the magic forest to visit Father Christmas. We invite you
to be delighted by the wonder of Christmas with your little ones by
hopping aboard our magic sleigh. Without even leaving the park your
child will be magically transported to the enchantment of Santa’s
Grotto. Each child will meet Father Christmas and receive a gift
suitable for their age.
Please note: Santa has a lot to do at this time of year
so please arrive early to avoid disappointment. The magic sleigh ride
is a virtual ride suitable for all children. Each child must be
accompanied by an adult on the sleigh ride. £5 per child (includes a
ride on the magic sleigh and gift) and £2 for each accompanying adult.
11am – 4.30pm.
Wednesday 23rd December - Christmas Crafts for Children
Come along and join us at the Idle Valley Rural
Learning Centre to make some presents for Christmas including bird
feeders. £1.50 per child. Contact: The Membership Team of Notts
Wildlife Trust on 0115 958 8242.
Saturday 26th December – Boxing Day Lunch in the Saville Restaurant
Let us do the hard work for you this Boxing Day. Book
early for our lunchtime 3-course, waitress served meal. The Saville
Restaurant is based in Rufford Abbey’s beautiful country park location.
Why not make a day of your visit with a woodland walk, a stroll around
our lake or indulge in some retail therapy at our Craft Centre, Outdoor
Living Store, Lakeside Garden Centre or gift shop.£30.00 per person (children £15.00). For further information and to book call Rufford Abbey Country Park on 01623 821310.
Saturday 26th December - Boxing Day Revival Walk
If your head’s a bit fuzzy or you think you may have
overdone the excesses of the festive period, this is your chance to
breathe in some fresh air and get your legs working again! Adults £2,
children £1. For further details or bookings call Sherwood Forest
National Nature Reserve on 01623 821322. 11.30am – 1pm.
Saturday 26th December - Boxing Day Walk
A chance to walk off those Christmas calories and blow
away those festive cobwebs. What better way to raise the spirits than
with fresh air, the company of friends and a ranger to guide you
through the winter landscape on this 2-3 mile walk. Meet at the Winding
Engine House car park, Bestwood Village. Contact Bestwood Country Park
on 0115 927 3674. 10am – 12noon.
Saturday 26th December – Yuletide Treasure Trail
Enjoy some of the forest’s midwinter magic on this
self-guided weekend trail around the Major Oak path, with a small
‘sweet’ reward for all those who complete the clues! £1 per leaflet.
For further details or bookings call Sherwood Forest National Nature
Reserve on 01623 821322. 11am – 3pm each day.
Sunday 27th December – Yuletide Treasure Trail
Enjoy some of the forest’s midwinter magic on this
self-guided weekend trail around the Major Oak path, with a small
‘sweet’ reward for all those who complete the clues! £1 per leaflet.
For further details or bookings call Sherwood Forest National Nature
Reserve on 01623 821322. 11am – 3pm each day.
Tuesday 29th December - Tinsel Trek
Join Warden Roy Turner for a walk (approx 2 hrs) around
Clumber Park and burn off those Christmas calories. Normal admission
charges apply. Booking not necessary, for more information call Clumber
Park on 01909 544917. Meet at the main car park. 10am – 12pm.
Wednesday 30th December - Pushabout Clumber
Part of an initiative promoting walking for health and
supported by Bassetlaw Primary Care Trust and Bassetlaw District
Council. About 2 miles in length over terrain suitable for buggies.
Normal admission charges apply for your first Pushabout, a free vehicle
entry pass will then be provided to allow access for participation on
further walks. Normal admission charges apply. Booking not necessary,
for more information call Clumber Park on 01909 544917. Turn up in
suitable clothing with a drink for this walk. Start from the Clock
Tower area. 10am – 11.30am.
Saturday 2nd January - Health Walk
Walking is a great way to keep fit. Join us at
Attenborough for a 45 minute breeze around the reserve. Suitable for
beginners, but no dogs please. Contact: Attenborough Nature Centre 0115
972 1777. Meet 10am at Attenborough Nature Centre.
Sunday 3rd January - Walkabout Clumber
In partnership with Bassetlaw District Council and
Bassetlaw Primary Care Trust, Clumber offers 1, 2, 3, 5 and 8 mile
walks as part of the healthy walks initiative. Normal admission charges
apply for your first Walkabout, a free vehicle entry pass will then be
provided to allow access for participation on further walks. Walks vary
in time length from 1 hour up to 2 hours. Dogs on leads welcome. Walks
start at the Conservation Centre. Wheelchair routes are available. Turn
up in suitable clothing and with a drink for this walk. Normal
admission charges apply, booking not necessary. Contact: Clumber Park
on 01909 476592. 10.30am - 12.30am.
Sunday 3rd January - Attenborough Nature Walk
Come along for a guided walk around the wildlife
sanctuary of Attenborough Nature Reserve. No booking needed, but no
dogs please. Contact: Attenborough Nature Centre 0115 972 1777. Meet
10.30am at Attenborough Nature Centre.
Thursday 7th January - The Wonders of Wilwell Nature Reserve
Join the South Notts Local Group for this fascinating
presentation showing the flora and fauna to be found on this important
Wildlife Trust nature reserve and given by the reserve manager, Gordon
Dyne. Contact: Gordon Dyne 0115 984 3934 or Dennis Heffernan 0115 923
1838. 7.30pm in Room 9, Musters Road Methodist Church, West Bridgford.
Saturday 9th January - Winter Bird Walk
Join us for a walk around Attenborough Nature Reserve
and find out more about the wonderful birds that are around during the
winter, followed by some delicious home-made soup. £10 per person
including soup. Booking essential. Contact: Attenborough Nature Centre
0115 972 1777. Meet 10.30 am at Attenborough Nature Centre.
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