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Guided by Nature: Bird Walk for Beginners

Join Hardwick’s bird enthusiasts for a summer bird walk.

  • Booking essential

This seasonal walk will focus on taking in the birds around the ponds, ducks, waterfowl, and other summer visitors like swallows and swifts!

The guided group walk will take you on a circular adventure around the ponds.

Hardwick’s Bird Walk for Beginners is exactly that! Meet other enthusiasts and enjoy the fresh winter air.

Walk difficulty:

• Gentle paced walk

• 2 miles

• Generally level terrain, on regular footpaths, and some steps

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
All £5.00

Event additional prices

Ticket typeTicket category
£3.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Meeting point

Please use What 3 Words (post.water.dustbin) to find the Park Centre location. Please do not park in the main Hardwick Hall car park.

What to bring and wear

Please wear sturdy outdoor shoes and dress for the Great British Weather. Bring appropriate snacks and water if needed. Binoculars are great but not essential for the experience.

Accessibility

There is an accessible toilet located at the Park Centre, please note that this walk is along uneven terrain and is not wheelchair accessible.

Contact info

Hardwick General information

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