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  • Autism Friendly Day at Monkey World

    Monkey World opens an hour early at 9am, exclusively for visitors with autism and their families. Sensory trails, a calm room, and drop-In room for support all ensure that Monkey […]

  • Creatures of the Night Guided Walk

    Avon Heath Country Park Brocks Pine, St. Leonards and St. Ives

    As darkness falls across the heath join the rangers and our experts for an enchanting evening meander to discover the mysterious animals that begin to stir at dusk, including bats, […]

    £5.50 – £7.50

  • National Marine Week: Rockpool Ramble at Kimmeridge

    The Fine Foundation Wild Seas Centre, Kimmeridge Kimmeridge Bay, Kimmeridge

    This National Marine Week, join us for a guided walk along the beach at low tide to discover what fascinating seashore wildlife can be spotted in Kimmeridge Bay, the best […]

    £6.00

  • National Marine Week: Kimmeridge Seashore Challenge

    The Fine Foundation Wild Seas Centre, Kimmeridge Kimmeridge Bay, Kimmeridge

    Are you a crab or a starfish? This National Marine Week come along to Kimmeridge Bay and complete a series of seashore challenges to achieve your starfish, octopus or crab […]

    £6.00

  • National Marine Week: Seashore Safari along the Fleet Lagoon

    The Fine Foundation Wild Chesil Centre Portland

    This National Marine Weeks join us for a guided walk along the edge of the Fleet Lagoon at low tide. We'll be searching for the marine wildlife which calls these […]

    £6.00

  • National Marine Week: National Whale and Dolphin Watch at Kimmeridge

    The Fine Foundation Wild Seas Centre, Kimmeridge Kimmeridge Bay, Kimmeridge

    Join us on the Kimmeridge cliffs to keep a look out for dolphins and other marine animals as part of the 2025 National Whale and Dolphin Watch survey. Learn what […]

    Free

  • National Marine Week: Wild Science!

    The Fine Foundation Wild Chesil Centre Portland

    Have you ever wondered how marine creatures float or how some are able to dive deep underwater? In this interactive, hands-on session we’ll discover more about some of the amazing […]

    Free

  • Nature Detectives at Kingcombe

    Kingcombe Visitor Centre Lower Kingcombe, Toller Porcorum, Dorchester

    Join the Nature Detectives - a guided family walk on the surrounding nature reserve to explore the purple route and look for wildflowers on your spotter sheet, plus enjoying the […]

    £4.00

  • National Marine Week: Shells, Snails and Slime Trails

    The Fine Foundation Wild Chesil Centre Portland

    Come along to the Wild Chesil Centre to discover the wonderful world of slugs and snails. Learn fascinating facts about the slimy world of our garden neighbours and coastal cousins. […]

    £4.00

  • National Marine Week: Eco-crabbing at Kimmeridge

    The Fine Foundation Wild Seas Centre, Kimmeridge Kimmeridge Bay, Kimmeridge

    Join us for eco-crabbing on the seashore in Kimmeridge Bay. Find out how to catch seashore crabs without harming them or any of the other marine life they live alongside, […]

    £7.00

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