No.32 Find some frogspawn

Frog spawn normally appears in ponds and slow-moving streams in March. If you’re too late to see frog spawn never fear – tadpoles will appear around April and are even more fun to find. Make sure you tick it off your list of 50 things to do before you’re 11 ¾ once you’re finished!

Allen Banks river — Visitors cross the river at Allen Banks

Allen Banks, Northumberland

There are lots of toads, newts, frogs and their spawn at Allen Banks Tarn. Print out our pond life spotter sheet before you go.

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Family pond-dipping — Pond-dipping is a great activity for families

Ashridge Estate, Hertfordshire

If you're visiting the Ashridge Estate, have a look for frogspawn in the Clinkmere pond, near the visitor centre.

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A baby frog resting on a visitor's hand — Come and meet the local wildlife at Colby

Colby Woodland Garden, Pembrokeshire

The ponds at Colby Woodland Garden, in Pembrokeshire, are teaming with frog spawn and newts. You can also pick up free pond dipping kits when you visit.

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A close up of frog spawn in a pond — Look into ponds for frogspawn

Downhill Demesne, Northern Ireland

You can find frog spawn in the lake at Bishop’s Gate, Downhill Demesne in County Londonderry.

Visit Downhill Demesne

Felbrigg Hall, Gardens and Estate lake — Enjoy a walk down to the lake

Felbrigg Hall, Norfolk

Take a peek over the bridge at Felbrigg to see if you can spot frog spawn in the lake.

Visit Felbrigg Hall

Hidcote lily pond — A pond provides a haven for wildife and plants, like these waterlilies at Hidcote, Gloucestershire

Hidcote, Gloucestershire

There is normally no shortage of frog spawn in the Lily Pool at Hidcote.

Visit Hidcote Manor

Child holding small frog — Go hunting for frogspawn to tick of one of our 50 things challenges

Holnicote Estate, Somerset

The pond at Piles Mill on the Holnicote Estate is home to plenty of frog spawn.

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Visitors looking into a pond at Saltram — Take a look into our ponds to see what you can discover

Saltram, Devon

In the gardens of Saltram, there is frog spawn in the orange grove pond and toad spawn in the fountain.

Visit Saltram

Common frog at Sheringham Park — Common frogs migrate to ponds to breed in the spring

Sheringham Park, Norfolk

Get a close-up view of frog spawn, toad spawn and newts in the bower pond at Sheringham Park, Norfolk.

Visit Sheringham Park

The view across the lake to the South East Front of Sizergh Castle, Cumbria — Sizergh Castle has plenty of ponds to explore

Sizergh Castle, Cumbria

The garden ponds at Sizergh Castle, Cumbria, have lots of web-footed residents so should be full of their spawn in early spring.

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Visitors exploring at Stowe — What can you find in the lakes at Stowe?

Stowe, Buckinghamshire

Stowe, in Buckinghamshire, usually has lots of frog spawn waiting to be found in early spring.

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Find some frog spawn

Spring is frog spawn time. Watch our video tips on how to find frog spawn.

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