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October 2017
Bedfords Boos – Bedfords Park Visitor Centre
£6
Join us for this Halloween themed event and take part in lots of fun activities before it gets dark. Event suitable for ages 4 to 8. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Cost shown is a recommended donation per child. Advance booking essential.
Find out more »Family Feeder Fun – Bedfords Park Visitor Centre
£6
Join us for this fun and rewarding event. Have a great time creating bird feeders to keep our birds well fed through the cold winter months. We will be using recycled materials to make the bird feeders so feel free to bring along any usable recycled items. When we have finished making our creations, we will take part in a few bird related games and activities out in the park. Suitable for 5+ years of age. Cost shown is a…
Find out more »Fluffy Frights – Bedfords Park Visitor Centre
Free
Join us as we get up close to some fluffy frights. We will have a fun time taking a look at owls and birds of prey, brought to us from a local birds of prey academy. Event suitable for 7+ years of age. Advance booking essential.
Find out more »Halloween in the Park Trail – Bedfords Park Visitor Centre
£2
Join us as we follow a self-led trail around the park where you can learn about some of the creepier wildlife that inhabit the area. Cost shown is a recommended donation per child. No booking necessary.
Find out more »Family Frights – Bedfords Park Visitor Centre
£8
Join us for this fun evening of spooky goings on at Bedfords. Dress up in your Halloween costume and have a great time exploring wildlife that inhabit the park. You can take part in arts and crafts, do some bat detecting, mini beast hunting and much more. Event suitable for 5+ years of age. Cost shown is a recommended donation per child. Advance booking essential.
Find out more »December 2017
Children’s Christmas card making – Bedfords Park Visitor Centre
Have fun making Christmas cards for all your friends and family. All craft materials will be provided. Event suitable for all ages.
Find out more »Bedford’s Christmas Grotto – Bedfords Park Visitor Centre
With Christmas just around the corner, there's still lots of work to be done. Bring your little helpers to craft with Santa's elves and they will even get to meet Santa for themselves! Every child will receive an early Christmas present. Event suitable for all ages. Please book your session from the following time slots: 10.30am - 11.30am, 11.30am - 12.30pm, 1pm - 2pm, 3pm-4pm.
Find out more »CHRISTMAS EVE CRAFTS – Bedfords Park Visitor Centre
Join us here at Bedfords Park and enjoy a day of festive fun to create Christmassy Crafts. Drop by for a hot chocolate, slice of cake and some last minute shopping. Event suitable for all ages. No need to book.
Find out more »January 2018
Nature Tots – Bedfords Park, Romford
Get wild outdoors – explore, discover, play & create! Weekly parents & toddler group based around nature, wildlife and seasons. Including indoor crafts and play; explore outdoors through activities and games. Come dressed for the weather. Under 5’s. £6 per child (£4 per sibling). Advance Booking Essential. Book 6 sessions in a row and pay for just 5 - £30 Offer Until 21st March 2018
Find out more »February 2018
Forest School After School Club – Bedfords Park Visitor Centre, Romford
Forest School After School Club is an outdoor event designed for children of 5+ years of age. You will take part in den building, bushcraft skills and tool work, rope work, woodland crafts and explore wildlife. You will gain skills whilst working towards achieving confidence in the great outdoors. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Advance booking essential.
Find out more »Forest Mondays – Bedfords Park Visitor Centre
This fun family event is based outside in the woods. You will take part in den building, woodland crafts, bushcraft skills and tool work, rope work and explore wildlife. Event suitable for 5+ years of age and must be accompanied by an adult. Advance booking essential.
Find out more »Den Building – Bedfords Park Visitor Centre
A fun family event building dens and shelters in the woods. Using tarpaulin, wood, leaves, branches and rope, you can create a fantastic shelter. Event suitable for 5+ years of age. Advance booking essential.
Find out more »Gingerbread Man Day – Bedfords Park Visitor Centre
Have fun decorating gingerbread men, playing games and discover the story of the gingerbread man. Event suitable for 3+ years of age and must be accompanied by an adult. Advance booking essential.
Find out more »Birds of Prey Evening – Bedfords Park Visitor Centre
Join us for this amazing event. The Imperial Birds of Prey Academy will be here with some amazing birds and other exotic creatures. See the birds in action and listen to a talk about them. There will be a question and answer session at the end of the event. Photos are allowed and you can bring food and drink with you. Event suitable for 7+ years of age. Advance booking essential.
Find out more »Forest Fairytales – Bedfords Park Visitor Centre, Romford
Join us here at Bedfords Park for this fun new event. Follow an adventure through the forest and discover characters from your favourite fairytales. When you get back to the centre you can create a fairytale craft to take home. Event suitable for 3+ years of age. Advance booking essential.
Find out more »Bedfords Forest Sundays – Bedfords Park Visitor Centre, Romford
This fun family event is based outside in the woods. You will take part in den building, woodland crafts, bushcraft skills and tool work, rope work and explore wildlife. Event suitable for 5+ years of age and must be accompanied by an adult. Event is held monthly, advance booking essential.
Find out more »March 2018
Easter Eggsplorer – Bedfords Park
Take a wild walk through the woodland, come along to Bedfords Park to ‘eggsplore’ the woodland and match the eggs to the animals they belong to. Collect your prize and create a craft back at the centre. Ages 3+. £6 per child. Hourly time slots(10.30-16.30) ADVANCE BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Find out more »Easter Trail
The Easter Bunny has been to Bedfords Park and left some chocolaty treats behind, can you find them? Self-led trail, back to the centre to collect a small prize. AGES 3+. £3 PER CHILD. NO BOOKING NECESSARY.
Find out more »April 2018
Easter Trail
The Easter Bunny has been to Bedfords Park and left some chocolaty treats behind, can you find them? Self-led trail, back to the centre to collect a small prize. AGES 3+. £3 PER CHILD. NO BOOKING NECESSARY.
Find out more »Hunt for Mighty Minibeasts at Bedfords Park
Hunt for the minibeasts living at Bedfords Park, look under logs, in the trees, amongst the grass and see what you will find. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Ages 3+. £6 per child. ADVANCE BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Phone 01708 748646
Find out more »Hunt for Woodland Fairies and Elves in Bedfords Park
Hunt in the woods for elves and fairies. Games, activities and crafts for all ages. Ages 3+. £6 per child. ADVANCE BOOKING ESSENTIAL.Phone 01708 748646
Find out more »Pond Dipping at Bedfords Park
Join us as we uncover our watery wildlife, visit our Dragonfly Pond as we use pond dipping nets to catch underwater creatures – what might we find? All children must be accompanied by an adult. ADVANCE BOOKING ESSENTIAL. £6 PER CHILD. AGES 5+. Phone 01708 748646
Find out more »Wild West Fun Day at Bedfords Park
Come join us for our WILD WEST day, make a hobby horse, panning for gold, lasso your catch and have a go at archery. Dress up in your best cowboy outfit! Children must be accompanied by an adult. ADVANCE BOOKING ESSENTIAL. £6 PER CHILD. AGES 5+. Phone 01708 748646
Find out more »Follow the Bears Adventure at Bedfords Park
Follow bears adventure through the woods at your own pace, back to the centre for craft activities. Ages 3+, £6 per child. Children must be accompanied by an adult. ADVANCE BOOKING ESSENTIAL.
Find out more »June 2018
Gingerbread Tales, Bedfords Park
Can you find the gingerbread man? Follow an adventure at your own pace through the forest. Discover characters from the story then head back to the centre to create your own craft to take home. Suitable for children ages 3+. Must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more »Forest Sundays
Monthly session based outdoors in the woods, take part in den building, rope work, bushcraft skills and tool work, woodland crafts and explore wildlife. Enjoy some quality time outside with the family. All Children must be Accompanied by an adult. Ages 5+. £6 Per Child. Advance Booking Essential
Find out more »July 2018
Bed Bugs Club – Bedfords Park
Weekly school holiday activities for 4-8 year olds at Bedfords Park. Lots of fun activities outside in the park, themed each week. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Advance Booking Essential
Find out more »Treasure Tots
A special UNDER 5s pirate event, join us for a jolly adventure! Uncover a hidden boat, play pirate games and dig for treasure! Come in your most swashbuckling fancy dress (optional). Under 5s only. £6 per child. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Advance booking essential.
Find out more »Birds of Prey Evening – Bedfords Park
Join us for this amazing event. The Imperial Birds of Prey Academy will be here with some amazing birds and other exotic creatures. See the birds in action and listen to a talk about them. There will be a question and answer session at the end of the event. Event suitable for 7+ years of age. Advance booking essential.
Find out more »BFG: Bedfords Favourite Giants
Follow a trail at Befords Park, at your own pace, and learn about all of our favourite giants. Maybe you haven't heard of all of these? You'll definitely see them! Return to the centre for *giant* craft activities for you to take home. Suitable for ages 3+ Advance booking essential
Find out more »August 2018
Crafty Clay Creations – Bedfords Park
Drop in and create some crazy clay creations! Create whatever you want, fairies? dinosaurs? minibeasts? The possibilities are endless. Materials subject to availability. Limited to 2 creations per child. A family event suitable for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No booking required.
Find out more »Tots Space Adventure – Bedfords Park
An event at Bedords Park for the under 5s. Come on a space adventure at Bedfords Park, no need to be afraid of the dark! Learn about stars and planets and make your own telescope, to take home. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Advance booking essential.
Find out more »Dino Adventure – Bedfords Park
Go on a dinosaur adventure in Bedfords Park. Follow the dinosaurs to uncover the dinosaur bones. Play dinosaur games and create a fossil to take home. Suitable for ages 5+. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Advance booking essential.
Find out more »Fairies and Gnomes – Bedfords Park
Follow a trail to discover the fairies and gnomes hidden amongst the trees and bushes. Suitable for ages 3+. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more »Den Building – Bedfords Park
Activity session building dens and shelters in the woods. Use tarpaulin, rope, wood, leaves and branches amongst the trees to create a fantastic shelter, then test it against a storm! Suitable for ages 5+. children must be accompanied by an adult. Advance booking is essential
Find out more »Nature’s Art – Bedfords Park
Explore the woods and meadows at Bedfords Park. Create your very own work of art from what you might find: leaves, sticks, stones or feathers! Make your own natural photoframe, stone art and have a go at natural painting! Suitable for ages 3+. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more »Dinosaur Discovery – Bedfords Park
Follow a trail in the Bedfords Park at your own pace. What do you know about some of our favourite dinosaurs that once existed? Back at the centre for your own dinosaur dig, uncover the fossils hidden beneath the ground! Suitable for ages 3+. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Advance Booking Essential.
Find out more »Minibeast Hunting – Bedfords Park
Hunt for the minibeasts living at Bedfords Park, look under logs, in the trees, amongst the grass and see what you will find. Make your own minibeast clay model to take home. Suitable for ages 3+. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more »Woodland Survival – Bedfords Park
Think you could survive in the woodland at Bedfords Park? Put up a shelter, make a fire and forage for marshmallows. Suitable for ages 5+. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Come dressed appropriately for the weather. Advance Booking Essential.
Find out more »Treemendous Trees – Bedfords Park
Take our self-lead tree trail at Bedfors Park. What do you know about trees that here? Suitable for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. This is a drop-in event. There is no need to book.
Find out more »Dogs Trust Community Event – Bedfords Park
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Find out more »Bears Adventure – Bedfords Park
Follow an adventure at your own pace through the forest at Bedfords Park to discover characters from your favourite fairytales. Back at the centre you will be able to create a fairytale craft to take home. Suitable for ages 3+. Children must be accompanied by an adult. ADVANCE BOOKING ESSENTIAL.
Find out more »September 2018
Bats at Bedfords
Join us for an evening of "Bat Chat" with Ella from Essex Bat Group. Hear about their work, learn more about these fascinating aeronauts and meet one of their rescue bats. Suitable for ages 11+ Booking is essential
Find out more »October 2018
Apple Festival – Bedfords Park
Join Essex Wildlife Trust and the Friends of Bedfords Park and Walled Garden for a celebration of all things Apple. There will be some Apple activities, craft stalls, food and drink and people on hand to answer any questions you may have about apples and growing fruit and vegetables at home. Suitable for all ages. Free admission.
Find out more »Bedfords Forest Sundays – Bedfords Park Visitor Centre, Romford
This fun family event is based outside in the woods. You will take part in den building, woodland crafts, bushcraft skills and tool work, rope work and explore wildlife. Event suitable for 5+ years of age and must be accompanied by an adult. Event is held monthly between September and March. Aadvance booking is essential.
Find out more »Monster Minibeasts – Bedfords Park
Where are the monsterous minibeasts at Bedfords Park hiding? Under logs, in the trees or in the mud! Build your own minibeast monster to take home. A family event suitable for ages 3+. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please dress appropriately for the weather. Advance booking essential.
Find out more »Halloween Crafts – Bedfords Park Visitor Centre
This is a drop-in family event at Bedfords Park, suitable for all ages. Have a fun time making Halloween Crafts. A donation will be requested per craft made. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Speaces are limited and a busy times there may be a little bit of a wait - time for you to enjoy the park or have a cuppa maybe?
Find out more »Bedfords Boos
Bedfords Boos is a Halloween themed session aimed at 4 – 8 year olds. Children must be accompanied by an adult. ADVANCE BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Find out more »Woodland Survival – Bedfords Park
Think you could survive in the woodland at Bedfords Park? Put up a shelter, make a fire and forage for marshmallows. Suitable for ages 5+. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Come dressed appropriately for the weather. Advance Booking Essential.
Find out more »Birds of Prey Evening – Bedfords Park
Join us for this amazing event. The Imperial Birds of Prey Academy will be here with some amazing birds and other exotic creatures. See the birds in action and listen to a talk about them. There will be a question and answer session at the end of the event. Event suitable for 7+ years of age. Advance booking essential.
Find out more »Bewitched Bedfords
Halloween themed fun at Bedfords Park. Follow our trick or treat trail, take part in minibeast hunting and pumpkin carving AND dress your best for our Best Costume Competition. Suitable for ages 4+. children must be accompanied by an adult. Time slots are available between 10:30 am and 4pm - booking is essential.
Find out more »Halloween Trail (drop-in) – Bedfords Park
this is free, drop-in event at Bedfords Park, suitable for all ages. Follow a self-led trail around the park, learn about some of the creepier wildlife you might find.
Find out more »Haunted Halloween Quiz Night -Bedfords Park
A halloween themed quiz night at Bedfords Park, suitable for ages 16+ Test your knowledge on all things spooky and see if your team will win first prize. Teams of 4-6 people. Fancy dress is optional and recommended. Advanced booking is essential.
Find out more »January 2019
Family Forest Sundays – Bedfords Park
Make dens, woodland crafts, light fires and learn about wildlife. Take this chance to learn about the animals and their habitats Fun for all the family in our woodland. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more »Tree Spirits – Bedfords Park Visitor Centre
This event at Bedfords Park visitor Centre is part of the National Storytelling Week. Play games, listen to a story and create a tree spirit. Suitable for children age 3+ Advanced booking essential. Children must be accompanied by an adult and be dressed for being outdoors.
Find out more »February 2019
Homes and Habitats Trail – Bedfords Park
Follow the Essex Wildlife Trust trail to discover some of the creatures that call Bedfords Park their home. Return to the Centre to claim a small prize. This is a drop-in event. no need to book. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more »Dinosaur trail and WILD craft – Bedfords Park
Follow a short trail in Bedfords Park and claim your dinosaur prize. Use natural materials to create it a WILD home. Children must be accompanied by an adult Advance booking essential
Find out more »March 2019
Stupendous Stories – Bedfords Park
Story and craft round the campfire. Join EWT for a story and a craft round the campfire to celebrate World Book Day. Costumes are most welcome (but no dangly bits near the fire). ADVANCE BOOKING ESSENTIAL AND CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT
Find out more »Family Forest Fun – Bedfords Park
Fortnightly family Forest School session in the beautiful Bedfords Park woodland. Learn to light fires, use tools and ropes, play, create and explore through the changing seasons Bring a snack and water and ensure suitable clothing. Advance Booking Essential
Find out more »April 2019
Brilliant Birds Trail – Bedfords Park Visitor Centre
Can you work out which birds are native to the UK and which aren't? Follow the trail, find the clues, and return to the Centre to claim a small prize. This is a drop in event - no need to book. children must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more »Pixies and Elves – Bedfords Visitor Centre
Pixie and elf adventures in the lovely Bedfords Park woodland. Join Emma to build pixie and elf homes, make a magic wand, play games and mix some fantastical potions! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking Essential
Find out more »Nifty Nests – Bedfords Park
Explore the world of nests. Try your hand at building a nest, play games and enjoy fun, feathery challenges. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking Essential
Find out more »Good Friday Easter Egg Hunt – Bedfords Park
Easter trail and craft at Bedfords Park. Can you find all the eggs the Easter Bunny has hidden? Follow the trail, find the wooden eggs and copy down the pattern. Return to the Centre to claim your chocolatey prize and make an Easter-themed craft. hourly slots are available. bokking is essential. children must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more »Step into Spring – Bedfords Park
Join Emma for a guided walk around the park to look for signs of spring. The big question is 'will the bluebells be open?'. Back at the Centre relax with a complementary drink. Booking Essential
Find out more »Pygmy Goats and Chicks – Bedfords Park Visitor Centre
Meet Blacwater Alpacas' pygmy goats and chicks. Hold one of Blackwater's pygmy goats and chicks for a small donation.
Find out more »Tall Tales – Bedfords Park
Woodland tales, games and craft. Join us in our woodland for traditional storytelling, games and a natural craft. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential
Find out more »Bedfords’ Bugs
Minibeast madness. Turn logs, sweep nets and shake trees to find the marvellous minibeasts that live in Bedfords Park. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential
Find out more »May 2019
Dino Jar – Bedfords Park
Follow our self-led dinosaur trail at Bedfords Park, find the clues, stomp, glide and swim, claim your dinosaur prize and create your new dinosaur friend a WILD home in a jar using natural materials. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Early booking advised as this event has previously been fully extremely popular.
Find out more »Dog Star Orienteering – Bedfords Park
Come along to our star orienteering event at Bedfords Park. This is a great fun, drop-in event suitable for all the family, although children must be accompanies by an adult. Collect a map, find the dog-related clue and let us know what you've found to access your next map. 10 clues to find in return for a small prize.
Find out more »Minibeast Madness – Bedfords Park
What marvellous, magical and monstrous minibeasts will you find in Bedfords Park? Join us on a minibeast hunt round the park searching different habitats for our insect friends. Suitable for children age 3+ Children must be accompanied by an adult. Book is essential
Find out more »Mini rafts – Bedfords Park
Build a mini raft from natural materials and see if it will float or sink! Race your family and friends using a paper straw. This event is recommended 5+ although may be suitable for younger children with more adult support. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking Essential
Find out more »Campfire Cooking – Bedfords Park
Try your hand at lighting fires and cook up some sweet treats on the camp fire. For children aged 5 and above. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential
Find out more »June 2019
Gangsta Granny at Bedfords Park
This event is based on David Walliams’ best-selling book, adapted by Heartbreak Productions. Meet Ben, an 11-year-old want-to-be plumber fed up with spending his Friday nights at granny’s. All she wants to do is play scrabble and eat cabbage – not exactly his idea of fun! Hungry and bored Ben goes searching for something more edible in the kitchen and stumbles upon an old biscuit tin. The tin holds more than just digestives, however, it contains Granny’s biggest secret… Ben’s…
Find out more »July 2019
Open Gardens – Upminster and Romford
Jan and Edie Haley of the Havering Local EWT Group have organised an Open Gardens event which will include their own garden together with Bedfords Park walled garden. Halfway Haley's garden at 26 Courtenay Gardens, Upminster, RM14 1DD is a delightful 300ft garden that also opens for the NGS Open Gardens. The secluded garden is split into 4 rooms the last being a secret garden. This garden is open from noon to 5pm Why not start at Bedfords Park walled…
Find out more »Summer Scavenger Hunt – Bedfords Park
Why not drop-in to Bedfords Park - no need to book - and enjoy a scavenger hunt in the park? Pick up your trail sheet at the Visitor Centre, head out to the park and see what bugs you can find. Return to the Visitor Centre to claim your prize. Children must be accompanied by an adult
Find out more »August 2019
Family Forest Fun – Bedfords Park
Fortnightly family Forest School session in the beautiful Bedfords Park woodland. Learn to light fires, use tools and ropes, play, create and explore through the changing seasons Bring a snack and water and ensure suitable clothing. suitable for children ages 5+. all children must be accompanied by an adult. Advance Booking Essential
Find out more »Marvellous Minibeasts – Bedfords Park
Marvellous minibeasts: take a trip to Befords Park and find what bugs are lurking. Turn those logs, search in the soil, sweep nets through the long grass and see what mysterious and marvellous minibeasts you can find. Return to the Visitor Centre and make an insect home from recycled and natural materials to take home. children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential
Find out more »Wildlife Explorers – Bedfords Park
Regular holiday club for children who love nature and all things wild and wonderful. Get wild outside through the changing seasons. Each session will focus on a different theme Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential
Find out more »Log Pile House – Bedfords Park
Join Emma at Bedfords Park for Gruffalo-related fun and games in the woodland. See if you can help mouse outwit the Gruffalo Suitable for children 2 to 5 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential.
Find out more »Woodland Pixies and Elves – Bedfords Park
large free onsite car parkYoung children can have a great time at Bedfords making their own magic! Children can create their own magic wand, follow a pixie and elf trail, make a pixie village in the woodland and make a magic potion to protect it when we leave. Decorate your own pixie or elf door to take home. Dress up in fairy or pixie costume if you dare - not essential! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is…
Find out more »Wonderful World of Worms – Bedfords Park
Are your children fascinated by worms? Help them create their very own wormery using a glass jar and natural materials before hunting for some wriggling worms to keep inside it. children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential
Find out more »Sizzling Seashore – Bedfords Park
A daily drop-in event at Bedfords Park during the school holidays. No need to book Follow the trail around the park to find out what sizzles on the seashore. Find all the clues and return to the Centre to claim your seaside-related scratch magnet prize. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more »Pirates in the Park – Bedfords Park
Join the EWT team for a jolly adventure at Bedfords Park! Ffollow the treasure map to our secret cove, uncover a hidden boat, and play pirate games. Come in your most swashbuckling fancy dress (optional!) or you might find yourself walking the plank! Ages 5+. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Advance Booking Essential.
Find out more »Dinosaur Stomp – Bedfords Park
Find the dinosaur clues hidden in Bedfords Park, claim your dinosaur prize and create your new friend a home using a jar and natural materials. Differentiated trail suitable for 2 years +. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Advance booking essential.
Find out more »Wildlife Superheroes – Bedfords Park
Come and test your superhero skills against the wildlife of Bedfords Park. Use your spidery senses, solve the clues and save the day. Can you jump like a grasshopper, balance like a squirrel, spin a web like a spider? Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential.
Find out more »October 2019
Terrifying Trail at Bedfords Park
Join a spooky self-led Terrifying Trail for Halloween at Bedfords Park during half-term and explore the park in all its Autumn glory. Find all the clues and claim a small prize. Please wear clothing suitable for being outdoors. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Drop in during Visitor Centre opening times. No need to book.
Find out more »November 2019
Winter Wonderland Trail at Bedfords Park
Enjoy the self-led winter wonderland Trail at Bedfords Park and discover its wonderful wintry wildness. This is a drop-in event: no need to book Find all the clues and return to the Centre to claim your small prize. Children must be accompanied by an adult Please wear clothing suitable for the weather
Find out more »December 2019
Father Christmas in the Walled Garden at Bedfords Park
Come and meet Father Christmas in the magical winter surroundings of the walled garden at Bedford Park. Follow a trail, create a Christmas craft, feed the deer and receive a small present. Advance booking for your chosen hourly slot is essential. Children must be accompanied by an adult Please wear clothing suitable for the weather
Find out more »Winter survival at Bedfords Park
Have you got what it takes to survive the winter in Bedfords Park? Find out how our wildlife survives the winter and put your survival skills to the test. See if you can track wild animals, build a shelter and light a fire. Advance booking essential Children must be accompanied by an adult Please wear clothing suitable for the weather
Find out more »Campfire Carols at Bedfords Park
Meet the EWT team in the Visitor Centre at Bedfords Park to make a glowing lantern before heading to our woodland area for a campfire and a festive sing-song. Fun for all the family! Advance booking essential Children must be accompanied by an adult Please wear clothing suitable for the weather Booking essential
Find out more »Christmas Eve drop in crafts – Bedfords Park
It's all about the deer on Christmas Eve at Bedfords Park. Join in the festive cheer by feeding the deer and making your own deer themed Christmas craft to take away and treasure. This is a drop-in event. there is no need to book. Children must be accompanied by an adult Please wear clothing suitable for the weather
Find out more »January 2020
Ice Science at Bedfords Park
Festive and wintry 'ice science' experiments for all the family at Bedfords Park. You will be carrying out experiments both indoors and outdoors so do come dressed appropriately for the weather! Advance booking essential. Children must be accompanied by an adult
Find out more »Children’s lanterns-making at Bedfords park
Join this children's lantern-making arts and crafts event at Bedfords Park and make a festive lantern to light up the dark days. Advance booking essential. Children must be accompanied by an adult
Find out more »Forest School Nature Tots – Bedfords Park Visitor Centre
Bedfords Forest School Nature Tots is a weekly parent toddler group for toddlers to explore, play and create outdoors. Look for creepy crawlies, build dens, balance on ropes, get messy in our mud kitchen, fly through the trees on our rope swing , relax in the hammock, play woodland games and watch the fire. The only limit is their imagination! Weekly pre-school group for under 5's on Fridays Advance booking is essential
Find out more »February 2020
Drop-in Bird Trail for Children – Bedfords Park
Drop into Bedfords Park during the half-term holidays and enjoy the special bird's trail. Which bird lays the most eggs? Which is the fastest? Follow our self-led trail to complete the missing information on your twelve winning wings cards. Please wear clothing suitable for the weather Children must be accompanied by an adult. No need to book.
Find out more »Wildlife Explorers: Bird Bingo – Bedfords Park
Go on a feathery adventure in the woodland at Bedfords Park What is Bird Bingo? What birds will you see? How many nests will you spot hidden in the trees? Borrow a pair of binoculars, hang out some food in the woodland, hide in a den and see what comes for a delicious treat. Suitable for age 5+ Booking is essential
Find out more »Bird Feeder Drop In – Bedfords Park
Make sure the birds in your garden are well fed! Come and make a bird feeder at Bedfords Park to take home with you. This is a drop-in event - no need to book. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more »Twit Twoo: Owl babies – Bedfords ParK
Twit Twoo is the EWT 'owl babies' fun session for toddlers aged 2-5 years. Join Emma for an owl baby adventure in our woodland. Listen to a story, play games and create an owl baby to take home. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking required
Find out more »Feathery Fun Craft -Bedfords Park
Drop-in to Bedfords Park for a feathery fun craft session - no need to book. Celebrate the birds you can find in the park and make your own feathery craft to take home. Children must be accompanied by an adult
Find out more »Super Science Experiments – Bedfords Park
£6
Get messy conducting super science experiments in Bedfords Park. Make eruptions, slime, oobleck and more. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Advance booking essential.
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