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Ranger Activities - Wildlife Nest Boxes (May Half Term)

Join in on our 'visiteering' activities with the Ranger team.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Back for May half term, our popular guided drop-in 'visiteering' activities with the Ranger team. Get hands-on with hand and battery-operated tools and help the Rangers to build wildlife nest boxes for the estate. You might build a home for a robin, a wren, a dormouse, a bee or little owl!

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability

Suitable for all ages

Meeting point

On arrival, check in at Reception where you'll be given more information.

What to bring and wear

These are outdoor activities, so please wear weather-appropriate clothing that might get a little messy.

Accessibility

The location is wheelchair, mobility scooter and pushchair friendly, although it does include some uneven paving and grassed areas. If you require any more information about the accessibility of the activity, please do not hesitate to contact us at barringtoncourt@nationaltrust.org.uk

Other

Hand tools and battery-operated tools will be in use, under supervision by our Ranger team. Parents/guardians are asked to remain with their children at all times.

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