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April 2018
Spring Bonnets – Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre
Come along to Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre and have fun making a Spring Bonnet. There are two sessions: 10am to 11am and 12.30pm to 1.30pm. Event suitable for 5+ years of age. Advance booking essential.
Find out more »Bat Box Building – Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre
Have fun making a bat box to either put up in your garden or donate to the country park. Event suitable for 5+ years of age. Advance booking essential and donation per box made to be paid in advance.
Find out more »Clay Potter’s Wheel – Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre
Have fun making a great clay model at the potter's wheel. Event suitable for 5+ years of age. Advance booking essential.
Find out more »Introduction to the Birds and other Wildlife of the Ingrebourne Valley – Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre
Experience the fantastic array of wildlife that the valley holds as you Join local naturalist, Dave McGough on a healthy walk around the Country Park and the surrounding Living Landscape. Suitable for beginners, Binoculars and scopes will be Available to use.
Find out more »Birdie Birds – Ladies Birdwatching Group – Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre
Join this sociable Birdwatching club for women. Meet with our friendly and knowledgeable team to enjoy a walk, observing and identifying birds at Hornchurch Country Park and the surrounding areas. Beginners welcome. Please bring Suitable clothing and footwear for the days weather: hats, sun cream and water. Please book in advance.
Find out more »DISAPPEARING GNOMES – Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre
Come along to Ingrebourne Valley and Solve the clues of the missing Gnomes. You can also create your very own gnome to take home. Event suitable for children of 5+ years of age. There are four sessions: 10am - 11am, 11am to 12pm, 12pm to 1pm, 2pm to 3pm. Advance booking essential.
Find out more »May 2018
It’s never too late to get online – Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre
Come along and get help and advise to improve your computer and digital skills. Our friendly volunteers can help you with anything from ordering shopping online, setting up email accounts to using Skype. Bring along your laptop, phone, tablet or camera for help with your device. Event suitable for 18+ years of age. This course is free of charge and there is no need to book but please phone to check availability.
Find out more »Fairy Trail And Craft – Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre
Have fun Creating your own magical “ I believe” Tea Light holders, Beaded Jewellery and a Trail. Event suitable for children up to 10 years of age. Please book in advance.
Find out more »Little Badgers – Parent and Toddler Group – Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre
Please join us every Tuesday and Friday, all year round. Please wear appropriate outdoor clothing. Event suitable for children up to 4 years of age. Advance booking and payment essential.
Find out more »Space Explorers – Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre
Journey through space with fun craft and decorate a wooden rocket. Event suitable for 3 to 10 year old's. Advance booking essential.
Find out more »Merlins Bird Watching Club for Young People – Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre
Our event is named after the Merlin engine that once powered the Spitfire planes based at R.A.F Hornchurch. Armed with binoculars, bird guide and a notepad (all provided), join our birdwatching guide Brenda to observe and identify the bird life of Hornchurch Country Park. This is a great opportunity to learn and develop new skills. Suitable for 8+ year old's (unaccompanied). Advance booking and payment essential.
Find out more »June 2018
Outdoor Survival, Hornchurch
Outdoor survival fun and training for children 5 to 10 yeards old. Learn how to build a waterproof den, light a fire and toast marshmallows on an open fire. Dress to suit the weather. Booking essential
Find out more »Military History Day. Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre
A fantastic Military History open day for all the family (children age 5 upwards) at Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre. Free event with lots of entertainment including: 1940s band BBQ and wine bar RAF Horchurch Aerodrome Historical Society Exhibitions and Memory Booth 10th Essex Regiment Display Local Artists Stalls Childrens Crafts Guided walks (11am to 1pm. Pre-booking required)
Find out more »Birdie Birds – Ladies Birdwatching Group
A Sociable Birdwatching Club for Women. Join our friendly and knowledgeable and enjoy a walk around Hornchurch Country Park and surrounding areas spotting and identifying birds and other wildlife along the way. Beginners welcome. What to bring: Suitable clothing and footwear for the days weather - hats, sun cream and plenty of water. Now held once per month, please call for details
Find out more »It’s never too late to get online – Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre
Come along and get help and advise to improve your computer and digital skills. Our friendly volunteers can help you with anything from ordering shopping online, setting up email accounts to using Skype. Bring along your laptop, phone, tablet or camera for help with your device. Event suitable for 18+ years of age. This course is free of charge and there is no need to book but please phone to check availability.
Find out more »Bee Themed Day – Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre,
Come along to Ingrebourne Valley and Join us with the Romford Division of the Essex Bee Keepers Association. They will be displaying their crafts and demonstrating - Working with Honey Bees Observation Hive & Virtual Hive Beeswax Candle Rolling Dress up in Bee Keepers Suit or Veil Local Honey and Gifts to buy
Find out more »Hawke Optics Day
Come and speak to our resident expert Brenda about the range of optics we have in store to see what will best suit you. We have optics for every price range – perfect for gifts. 10% discount on all Hawes Binoculars
Find out more »July 2018
Introduction to the Birds and other Wildlife of the Ingrebourne Valley
Join local naturalist Dave McGough on a walk around Hornchurch Country Park and the surrounding Living Landscape to experience the fantastic array of wildlife that the valley holds. Suitable for beginners. Binoculars and scopes will be available to use. Meet at the visitor centre. Every 2nd Saturday of the month.
Find out more »Flower Challenge: Hornchurch Country Park
This event is organised by the Haveing Local EWT group. Several teams with leaders try to identify 50 species of flowers in 2 hours. Which team will find the most? Identity books and sheets available. Suitable for adults and accompanied children. Meet at Ingrebourne Vallry Visitor Centre
Find out more »Havering Bikewise Hubs – free Cycle Training at Hornchurch Country Park
Free cycle training for all ages and all abilities. Meet at the Ingrebourne Valley visitor Centre reception desk. Booking is essential.
Find out more »Havering Bikewise Hubs – Hornchurch Country Park
Join this free, group led bike ride, suitable for all ages. Meet at Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre
Find out more »It’s never too late to get online – Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre
Come along and get help and advise to improve your computer and digital skills. Our friendly volunteers can help you with anything from ordering shopping online, setting up email accounts to using Skype. Bring along your laptop, phone, tablet or camera for help with your device. Event suitable for 18+ years of age. This course is free of charge and there is no need to book but please phone to check availability.
Find out more »It’s never too late to get online
Come along to improve your computer and digital skills with help and advice from one of our friendly volunteers. We can help you with anything from setting up email accounts to ordering shopping online or using Skype. Bring along your laptop, tablet, phone or camera for help with your own device. PLEASE PHONE TO CHECK AVAILABILITY No need to book. Meet at Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre reception desk. Beginners - Suitable for 18+ years Free of charge
Find out more »August 2018
Summer Fair – Hornchurch Country Park
Come along to the Ingrebourne Valley Hornchurch Country Fair for our Summer Fair. Fun for all the family, craft stalls, bouncy castles, Music, refreshments, dog show and more.
Find out more »Merlins Bird Watching Club for Young People – Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre,
Named after the Merlin engines that once powered RAF Hornchurch’s Spitfires, armed with binoculars, bird guide and notepad (all provided) join Brenda our birdwatching guide to spot, observe and identify the bird life of Hornchurch Country Park. Suitable for 8 year olds + (unaccompanied). Opportunity to learn and develop new skills session by session.
Find out more »Birdie Birds – Ladies Birdwatching Group
A Sociable Birdwatching Club for Women. Join our friendly and knowledgeable and enjoy a walk around Hornchurch Country Park and surrounding areas spotting and identifying birds and other wildlife along the way. Beginners welcome. What to bring: Suitable clothing and footwear for the days weather - hats, sun cream and plenty of water.
Find out more »Havering Bikewise Hubs – Group Led Bike Ride
People of all ages and abilities are welcome to join in this group led bike ride in Hornchurch Country Park. Meet at Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre. Booking is essential
Find out more »September 2018
Nature Tots – Parent and Toddler Group – Hornchurch
On every Tuesday & Friday all year round, under 5s can join us at Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre, enjoying the outside and getting messy. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Dress for the weather as much of the time will be spent outside. Meet outside the Visitor Centre. Advance booking and payment essential.
Find out more »Nature Tots – Parent and Toddler Group – Hornchurch
On every Tuesday & Friday all year round, under 5s can join us at Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre, enjoying the outside and getting messy. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Dress for the weather as much of the time will be spent outside. Meet outside the Visitor Centre. Advance booking and payment essential.
Find out more »October 2018
‘Up Close and Personal’ Wildlife Photography with Russel Savory
Russell Savory has been photographing and filming wildlife for over 20 years, his work being regularly featured on Spring and Autumnwatch and The One Show. This evening, at the Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre, he will be talking about his ‘up close and personal’ approach to capturing wildlife on film, fully illustrated by examples of his stunning photography. Booking is essential. CLICK HERE to book your tickets online or call the visitor centre.
Find out more »January 2019
WILDLIFE WALK: HORNCHURCH COUNTRY PARK
Come and join the Havering Local Group for a New Year's Day Wildlife Walk at Hornchurch Country Park. Walks finish at approximately 1.30pm, with an option to carry on after lunch. A packed lunch is advised. Meet at the Ingrebourne Visitor Centre.
Find out more »Introduction to the Birds and other Wildlife of the Ingrebourne Valley
Join local naturalist Dave McGough on a walk around Hornchurch Country Park and the surrounding Living Landscape to experience the fantastic array of wildlife that the valley holds. Learn about the wildlife and nature that lives so close to London Suitable for beginners. Binoculars and scopes will be available to use. Meet at the visitor centre. Every 2nd Saturday of the month.
Find out more »February 2019
Nature Tots Forest School – Hornchurch Country Park
A weekly club based at the Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre, Hornchurch Country Park, for 2 1/2 to 5 year-olds. Learning through nature and play with trained Level 3 Forest School leaders. Outdoors activities and fun in the woods Children must be accompanied by an adult. Numbers are limited. Pre-booking is essential
Find out more »Bird Box Building
Make our feathered friends a nest box We will show you step by step, how to make a nest box for a Robin or a Blue Tit. Two Sessions at: 10.00am – 11.00am, 11.30am – 12.30pm Children must be accompanied by an adult. Suitable for ages 5+
Find out more »Den Building and Camp Fire Cooking – Hornchurch
Join us for a fun packed event of den building and campfire cooking Suitable for ages 5+. Advanced booking essential. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more »April 2019
Easter Bonnets – Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre
Come along to the centre and make your own Easter bonnet. Make it as fancy as you like A drop-in event - no need to book. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more »Wood Whittling and Campfire Cooking – Hornchurch
Join us for a fun packed hour wood whittling and cooking on an open fire. Age guide is 4 years and upwards. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking Essential
Find out more »Archery In The Woods – Hornchurch
Learn and improve your Archery Skills. Great fun for all ages Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking Essential
Find out more »Butterfly Feeders – Hornchurch Country Park
Discover the lives of Butterflies. Take a walk into the wild and follow the trail, then head back to the Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre.. Learn how butterflies survive and how you can help them. Build your own Butterfly feeders to take home. Booking is essential
Find out more »Barmy Army – Hornchurch Country Park
Join in the fun of the "Barmy Army" building a base camp, tackling the assault course, target practice and Tug-of-War. Please wear suitable clothing for outdoors weather and for getting muddy. Booking Essential
Find out more »Fairy-tale in the woods – Ingrebourne Valley
A drop-in event at the Hornchurch Country Park. Join the team for fairy-tales in the woods. Take a walk through the enchanted forest answering the questions then head back to the centre and make your own fairy-tale themed craft. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more »Bug Hunting – Hornchurch Country Park
4Become a bug hunter and explore the different habitats of Hornchurch Country Park. Go on a “Bug Hunt” and discover the many different species that live in the Ingrebourne Valley All equipments will be supplied, but please bring appropriate clothes for the weather. Suitable for children age 3+ Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking Essential
Find out more »Nature Tots – Hornchurch Country Park
Nature Tots aims to encourage an early interest in wildlife. With this in mind, we hold wildlife themed activities outdoors, in the natural surroundings of our country park, suitable for pre-school aged children. These sessions start with 30 minutes craft activities inside then we head outside to get stuck in with some wonderful activities based on that weeks theme. Every Tuesday and Friday term time only As we'll spend time outdoors every week, please ensure children are dressed appropriately, with…
Find out more »Pond Dipping – Hornchurch Country Park
Join the team for an afternoon of pond dipping. We will be searching under water to explore what lives there? It is fun for all and will include the use of all the equipment that’s needed. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential
Find out more »Wildlife Walk: Ingrebourne Valley
A walk around this diverse range of habitats, including Ingrebourne Marshes SSSI, Hornchurch Country Park and Berwick Woods. A good variety of breeding birds, including kingfisher, water rail, cuckoo, Cetti’s and other warblers could be seen and heard. Water voles, grass snakes and common lizards also occur Wildlife Walks. Please arrange car sharing if possible. If travelling direct, call the wildlife walks organiser first in case of last minute changes. This event is organised by the Brentwood & Billericay Local…
Find out more »Den Building and Hammocks – Hornchurch Country Park
Build a weatherproof den and learn how to make different types of hammocks. children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking Essential
Find out more »Sand Art – Hornchurch Country Park
Suggested doinationJoin us for a great afternoon of "Sand Art" Create your very own piece of sand art to take home. Ages 4 and upwards. Children must be accompanied. Booking Essential
Find out more »Birdy Birds – Hornchurch Country Park
Join the friendly and knowledgeable volunteer and enjoy a walk around Hornchurch Country Park and surrounding areas, spotting and identifying birds and other wildlife along the way. This event is suitable for adults only. Booking Essential
Find out more »Birdwatching for Children – Hornchurch Country Park
Observe and identify the birdlife of Hornchurch Country Park Armed with binoculars, bird guide and notepad (all provided) join Brenda our birdwatching guide to spot, observe and identify the birdlife of Hornchurch Country Park. Suitable for 8 yrs + Booking Essential
Find out more »June 2019
Birdy Birds – Ingrebourne Valley
This is a ladies only, monthly event. Join our friendly and knowledgeable volunteer and enjoy a walk around Hornchurch Country Park and surrounding areas, spotting and identifying birds and other wildlife along the way. Booking is essential
Find out more »Merlins – Hornchurch Country Park
This is a monthly event for unaccompanied childre ages 8+ to observe and identify the birdlife of Hornchurch Country Park. Armed with binoculars, bird guide and notepad (all provided) join Brenda our birdwatching guideand learn and develop new skills session by session. Booking is essential
Find out more »July 2019
It’s never too late to get online – Ingrebourne Valley
Come along to improve your computer and digital skills with help and advice from one of our friendly volunteers. We can help you with anything from setting up email accounts to ordering shopping online or using Skype. Bring along your laptop, tablet, phone or camera for help with your own device. Drop in event - no booking necessary
Find out more »Hornchurch Country Park: Help with a Dragonfly Survey
Would you like to help with a dragonfly survey at Hornchurch Country Park? This is a follow on course on the dragonfly Survey with David Courtneidge, organised by the Havering Local EWT Group. Suitable for adults only.
Find out more »August 2019
Discovering Dinosaurs – Horchurch Country Park
Have a go at excavating your very own fossil at Hornchurch Country Park. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Age guide is 4 years and upwards. Booking required
Find out more »Pirates Ahoy! – Hornchurch Country Park
Follow the treasure map to find the buried treasure in hornchurchCountry Park. Play pirate games in the woods and build a pirate hideout. Fancy dress optional. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential
Find out more »Pond Dipping – Hornchurch Country Park
We will be exploring underwater at the ponds in Hornchurch Country Park to find out what lives there. Its fun for all and the equipment is provided too. children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential
Find out more »Wildlife SOS – Hornchurch Country Park
A great event at Horchurch country Park for childrten who love animals. There will be lots of cuddly animals in need of your help; badgers, rabbits, hedgehogs, birds, and much more. Check over your animal to find out is wrong then do your best to help them return to the wild. Wildlife equipment will be provided. Come in your medical outfit if you wish. Suitable for children ages 3+. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential.
Find out more »Clay faces and beaded jewellery – Horchurch Country Park
Visit Hornchurch Country Park and make a clay face on one of the tree face in the woods, then make some jewellery using natural materials like elder. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is required
Find out more »Pixies and Fairies – Hornchurch Country Park
At eh Pixies and Fairies event at Horchurch country Park, can you solve the clues and find the pixie village in the woods? Fancy Dress optional. Bback to the centre to create your own crown. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential
Find out more »Teddy Bear Trail – Hornchurch Country Park
Bring your teddy bear to the woods at Hornchurch Country Park. Follow the map around the Country Park solving teddy bear clues. Then back to the centre to redeem your prize. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential but once booked you can come in at any time.
Find out more »Parent and Toddler Group, Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre
A twice weekly parent and toddler group at the Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre in Hornchurch Country Park, excluding school holidays. Indoor and outdoor fun, woodland play, stories, learning through play and exploration. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential
Find out more »Family Fishing – Horchurch Country Park
A family event at the Horchurch country Park for anyone who would like to try their hand at fishing. Suitable for children aged 12years plus, who must be accompanied by an adult. All equipment is supplied, but a day-license for anyone who wants to fish is required - these can be obtained from your local post office, online, or telephone 0344 800 5386. Meet at Albyns Lake. Booking is essential
Find out more »SPECTACULAR SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS – Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre
Have lots of fun with science. Conduct your own experiments including slime, lava lamp and your own volcano. Event suitable for 5+ years of age. Please dress to suit the weather. Please book in advance.
Find out more »Bottle Rockets – Hornchurch
Launch your very own Coke and Mentos bottle rockets as high into the sky as you can. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking Essential
Find out more »Soft Archery – Hornchurch Country Park
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Come along to Hornchurch Country Park and try your hand at Archery. A fun activity for all the family, with no experience needed and all equipment supplied. There will be loads of different games and targets to aim at. Suitable for children of 5+ years. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Advance booking essential.
Find out more »Bug Hunting – Hornchurch Country Park
Go on a fun Bug Hunt to find insects that live in Hornchurch Country Park. Event suitable for children of 3+ years of age. Children must be accompanied by an adult Advance booking essential.
Find out more »Forest School for the under 5s – Hornchurch Country Park
Forest School - fun for under 5’s at the Ingrebourne Valley, Hornchurch Country Park Go bug hunting, build dens, balance on rope walks, create wild art. Play woodland games and learn how to light fires. Great fun for all. Children must be accompanied by an adult Booking essential
Find out more »Alice in the Woods – Horchurch Country Park
Visit Hornchurch Country Park and help the white witch solve the clues to find Alice’s tea party, then create great wonderland craft back at the visitor centre. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential
Find out more »Dino Trail – Hornchurch Country Park
Drop-in to the visitor Centre to pick up a trail sheet then follow the map around Hornchurch Country Park answering dinosaur questions, then back to the centre to redeem your prize. Please come dressed appropriately for being outside. No need to book Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more »Making Bird Feeders – Hornchurch Country Park
Come along to Horchchurch County Park and get messy making a bird feeder for the birds to feast on. Great fun for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential
Find out more »October 2019
Halloween Hullaballoo – Hornchurch Country Park
Follow a spooky trail around the centre and into the woods at Hornchurch Country Park in your best Halloween outfit. Campfire stories, activities and crafts. Make a magic potion and Halloween glider, crawl under the spider nets and across the tightrope and finish off by the campfire listening to a scary story. Booking essential
Find out more »Halloween Games at Horchurch Country Park
Join the EWT team at Horchurch Country Park for an afternoon of spooky Halloween games. Hangman bobbing, the great mummy wrap, whack the rat, coffin ball toss and guess what’s in the cauldron?. Suitable for children aged 5+ Booking essential
Find out more »Creepy Craft – Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre Centre
Join us for this fun event, where we will be making some creepy craft to take home ready for Halloween. Come along in your scariest Halloween Costume if you wish. Event suitable for 3+ years of age. Advance booking and payment essential.
Find out more »Family Bat Walk – Hornchurch Country Park
Come along and learn about the bats that call Horchurch Country Park their home. We will be taking a walk on the wild side to spot our furry friends. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please meet at Albyns car park Please wear clothing suitable for being outdoors Booking is essential
Find out more »Halloween Pumpkin Carving – Hornchurch Country Park
Come along and get messy at Hornchurch Country Park Carve your own pumpkin to take home ready for Halloween. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential.
Find out more »Halloween Fright Night – Hornchurch Country Park
A spooky trail through the woods at Hornchurch country Park where you will meet ghosts and ghouls Fancy dress optional but please dress appropriately for being outdoors Recommended age 6+ children must be accompanied by an adult. Please bring a torch. Sessions Start at 6:30pm, 7:00pm & 7:30pm Booking essential
Find out more »November 2019
Dinosaur Trail at Hornchurch Country Park
The Dinosaur Trail at Hornchurch Country Park is a drop-in event - no need to book. Follow the map answering dinosaur questions then head back to the centre to collect your prize. Children must be accompanied by an adult Please wear suitable clothing for being outdoors
Find out more »December 2019
Forest School Sunday – Hornchurch Country Park
The Forest School session at Hornchurch Country Park is a great way for youngsters to learn through nature. Essex Wildlife Trust trained Level 3 Forest Skill Leaders will oversee a range of activities and fun in the woods helping children gain skills and increase confidence. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Advance booking is essential
Find out more »Christmas Trail at Hornchurch Country Park
Escape the Christmas rush and enjoy some family time with the Christmas Trail at Hornchurch Country Park. This is a self-led trail - no need to book. Pick your trail sheet up at the visitor centre. Please wear clothing suitable for being outside Children must be accompanied by an adult
Find out more »Christmas Trail and Craft – Hornchurch Country Park
Enjoy some family time in Hornchurch Country Park on a self-lead trail, then head back to the Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre to create some Christmas crafts to take home. Please wear clothing suitable for being outdoors Children must be accompanied by an adult There are various time slots throughout the day and booking is essential.
Find out more »Meet Santa in the woods at Hornchurch Country Park
Meet Santa in the woods at Hornchurch Country Park and receive a gift. You can even take your own photo with Santa! Children must be accompanied by an adult Please wear clothing suitable for being outdoors There are several bookable sessions throughout the day. Booking is essential
Find out more »January 2020
Wildlife Walk through Hornchurch Country Park
Come and join the EWT team for a beautiful New Year's day wildlife walk through Hornchurch Country Park. Please meet at Essex Wildlife Trust's Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre off Squadrons Approach Please wear clothing suitable for being outdoors The walk will finish at around 1pm with an option to carry on afterwards. Do bring a packed lunch. This is a free event and there is no need to book, but do contact Tony to confirm the walk is still going…
Find out more »Nature Tots Pre-School Club – Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre
A twice-weekly pre-school club for under 5s at the Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre, Hornchurch Country Park, based around nature, wildlife and the seasons. Children can enjoy includes time indoors and outdoors including arts, crafts, games, stories, music and more! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential
Find out more »February 2020
Bugs and Beasties in the Woods – Horchurch
Bugs & Beasties in the Woods at Hornchurch Country Park. Come and explore the different habitats. Go on a Bug Hunt and find many of the insects that live in the Ingrebourne Valley. All equipment supplied. Suitable for ages 3+. Please dress to suit the weather. This is a drop-in event. No need to book. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more »Wildlife Homes and Habitats Trail – Hornchurch
Visit Hornchurch Country Park and go on a walk to find the answers to the wildlife homes and habitat trail. Great fun for all ages - solve the clues then head back to the Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre to make your very own habitat and home craft. This is a drop-in event. There's no need to book. Please wear suitable clothing for muddy paths Children must be accompanied by an adult
Find out more »Den Building and Camp Fire Cooking – Hornchurch
Have a great time at Hornchurch Country Park learning the different techniques on building a waterproof den and finding out how to make and cook campfire doughnuts. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential
Find out more »Children’s bird box making workshop – Hornchurch
Learn how to make a bird box for our feathered friends at Hornchurch Country Park Step by step how to make a nest box for a Robin or Blue tit. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Suitable for ages 5+. Booking essential
Find out more »Forest School Drop-Off Day – Hornchurch
Forest School Drop-off day at Hornchurch Country Park for over 5s for unaccompanied children. This event is ideal for children who would love to be outdoors, make dens, climb trees, get muddy, use tools, create art and more! Led by level 3 forest school practitioners in the beautiful Ingrebourne woodlands. Please bring a packed lunch and wear suitable outdoor clothing and waterproofs. Sessions will be based solely outdoors no matter what the weather! Booking essential
Find out more »River Dipping at Hornchurch Country Park
Enjoy river dipping at Hornchurch Country Park, using nets and ID charts to discover and identify the creatures that live in the River Ingrebourne Meet at Hacton Lane car park. Wellies are essential. Children must be accompanied by an adult Booking essential
Find out more »Children’s bug hotel workshop – Hornchurch
Come along to the Discovery Centre in Hornchurch at the Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre and make your own bug hotel to take home to help your local insect population! Children must be accompanied by an adult All tools and equipment will be provided. Advance booking essential
Find out more »Build your own toad house – Hornchurch
Discover the amazing life of toads & frogs at Hornchurch Country Park. Learn how they survive in the wild and how you can help. Build you own Toad house to take home. Children must be accompanied by an adult Booking essential
Find out more »December 2020
Nature Tots Pre-School Club – Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre
A twice-weekly pre-school club for under 5s at the Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre, Hornchurch Country Park, based around nature, wildlife and the seasons. Children can enjoy includes time indoors and outdoors including arts, crafts, games, stories, music and more! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential
Find out more »Nature Tots Pre-School Club – Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre
A twice-weekly pre-school club for under 5s at the Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre, Hornchurch Country Park, based around nature, wildlife and the seasons. Children can enjoy includes time indoors and outdoors including arts, crafts, games, stories, music and more! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential
Find out more »January 2021
Nature Tots Pre-School Club – Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre
A twice-weekly pre-school club for under 5s at the Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre, Hornchurch Country Park, based around nature, wildlife and the seasons. Children can enjoy includes time indoors and outdoors including arts, crafts, games, stories, music and more! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential
Find out more »Nature Tots Pre-School Club – Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre
A twice-weekly pre-school club for under 5s at the Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre, Hornchurch Country Park, based around nature, wildlife and the seasons. Children can enjoy includes time indoors and outdoors including arts, crafts, games, stories, music and more! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential
Find out more »Nature Tots Pre-School Club – Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre
A twice-weekly pre-school club for under 5s at the Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre, Hornchurch Country Park, based around nature, wildlife and the seasons. Children can enjoy includes time indoors and outdoors including arts, crafts, games, stories, music and more! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential
Find out more »Nature Tots Pre-School Club – Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre
A twice-weekly pre-school club for under 5s at the Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre, Hornchurch Country Park, based around nature, wildlife and the seasons. Children can enjoy includes time indoors and outdoors including arts, crafts, games, stories, music and more! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential
Find out more »Nature Tots Pre-School Club – Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre
A twice-weekly pre-school club for under 5s at the Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre, Hornchurch Country Park, based around nature, wildlife and the seasons. Children can enjoy includes time indoors and outdoors including arts, crafts, games, stories, music and more! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential
Find out more »Nature Tots Pre-School Club – Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre
A twice-weekly pre-school club for under 5s at the Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre, Hornchurch Country Park, based around nature, wildlife and the seasons. Children can enjoy includes time indoors and outdoors including arts, crafts, games, stories, music and more! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential
Find out more »Nature Tots Pre-School Club – Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre
A twice-weekly pre-school club for under 5s at the Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre, Hornchurch Country Park, based around nature, wildlife and the seasons. Children can enjoy includes time indoors and outdoors including arts, crafts, games, stories, music and more! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential
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