Winter Days Out and Events – Suffolk
Winter Water - Ponds
4 February,10.00am-12.00pm
Monthly weekend family event for all ages. Spend time enjoying and connecting with the natural environment through a selection of different activities. Each month will have a different theme to inspire families to take action for wildlife in their local area.
Foxburrow Nature Reserve, Melton, IP12 1NA
Tel: 01394 388431
https://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/
Cost: Adults £3, Child £5. Please book online.
Love Nature
14 and 15 February 10.00am-3.00pm
Get stuck into some eco-themed fun and show nature some love, from making fat balls for birds to learning about our coastal environments. Join the friendly eco artist to help build a 3D model of Christchurch Mansion and park.
As well as the workshop, there will be free drop-in activities for all ages, including toddlers.
Christchurch Mansion, Ipswich, IP4 2BE
Cost: Free. Early booking recommended.
Woodland Walk
Every Day – 9.00am-4.00pm
Rendlesham Forest is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There's something for everyone, including children's play areas, cycle trails, sculptures to discover in Tangham Wood and plenty of places for a picnic. Walk the UFO trail and discover more about the famous UFO sighting in December 1980.
Rendlesham Forest, Tangham, Woodbridge, IP12 3NF
https://www.forestryengland.uk/
Cost: Free. Parking charges apply.
Geo-Caching Treasure Hunt
Every Day – 9.00am – 4.00pm
Enjoy a family day out at Dunwich Heath and Beach this winter. For families, there are accessible trails, a den building area, or you can take on a geo-caching treasure hunt. At weekends, between 10am and 3pm, you can pick up a tracker pack and discover all sorts of nature. Jam-packed full of spotter guides, tools, binoculars and more besides to study every kind of species that calls the heath home!
Dunwich Heath & Beach, Minsmere Rd, IP17 3DJ
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/
Parking charges apply. Free for National Trust members.
Snowdrops in Robin’s Grove
Friday-Sunday – 10.00am-4.00pm
The Team at Markshall Estate look forward to seeing the return of snowdrops in Robins Grove. The special snowdrops grove is located next to natural play area, Chestnut Chase where families can create dens, take a moment in the wooden sofa bench, and watch out for birds stopping by the bird feeders. The perfect day out for all nature explorers of every age.
Markshall Estate, Coggeshall, Colchester CO6 1TG
Tel: 01376 563796
Cost: Adults £9, Child £4.75, under 3's go free.
Little Horseshoes
National Horseracing Museum,
27 January, 24 February and 31 March - 10.30am-11.30am & 1.00pm-2.00pm
Little Horseshoes
Join the National Horseracing Museum once a month for creative play sessions, designed to educate and entertain! Have fun exploring the galleries together, discovering objects, listening to stories and rhymes inspired by our collections and make and create something to take home.
National Horseracing Museum, Newmarket, CB8 8EP
Tel: 01638 667314
Cost: Free. Booking advised.