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Remarkable Rangers: Wildlife Days (May Half Term)

Come and meet the Ranger team and learn all about the different creatures and habitats there are at Barrington Court.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

This May half term, come and meet our Remarkable Ranger team and discover three of the different habitats that support the wildlife that calls Barrington Court home.

Get hands on with some pond dipping, test your bird's nest building skills, have a go at a wildlife quiz and more.

These activities will take place between 11.00am and 3.00pm on Tuesday 26th and Wednesday 27th May.

On both dates, join the Ranger team in the Avenue Orchard at 11am for a moth trap reveal. See what moths have been caught in the traps overnight before they are released back into the wild.

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, please check in at Visitor Reception where you will be given directions to the three habitat stations.

What to bring and wear

These activities will take place outdoors in natural spaces, so please wear weather-appropriate clothing and footwear.

Accessibility

The locations are mostly wheelchair, mobility scooter and pushchair friendly, although the estate does include some uneven paving and grassed areas, including natural orchard spaces where there is uneven ground. 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

Parents/guardians are asked to remain with their children at all times. Please note some of the activities will take place in natural spaces where there is uneven ground.

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