Bring your little ones to RSPB Loch Lomond for National Lottery Open Week between the 19 and 27 March and exchange your National Lottery ticket or scratchcard for a free mini beast kit on weekends*. (19 & 20 and 26 & 27 March).
This reserve is set in a stunning mix of woodlands and wetlands on the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond. Breathtaking views and a diverse mix of habitats provide an excellent opportunity to view a variety of wildlife including ospreys in the summer and skeins of geese in the winter. Discover our woodland trail winding through coppiced alder woodland, our viewpoint path with wonderful views of Ben Lomond and Conic Hill and our Shore wood Path perfect for birdspotting in ancient woodland and wetlands.
Each season brings with it its own nature spectacle and the opportunity to experience something new. In spring, the air is filled with birdsong as they compete to establish territories and attract a mate and you stroll through the woodlands in spring to witness carpets of sweet smelling bluebells. In Winter watch the sun rise over the stunning hills and see thousands of geese fly off in the early morning or watch flocks of long-tailed tits calling from tree to tree in the woodland. If you're really lucky you might catch a glimpse of an otter close to one of the waterways or a red squirrel high up in the trees.
Loch Lomond is the ideal place for families to go on an adventure. Peer into the Mini-beast Mansion, go hunting for butterflies and frogs or even build a den in the woods. You'll also find fun, self-guided activities like bug hunting, birdwatching, or explorer kits to hire (available when Nature Hub is staffed), Pushchair-friendly trails and pond dipping available from April until mid-October at weekends.
So come along and take a look for yourself and enjoy mini-beast hunting in exchange for a National Lottery ticket or scratchcard and enjoy a wild weekend at this beautiful reserve!
Subject to availability.
*Terms and Conditions below.
One National Lottery ticket entitles the holder to free hire of a mini beast hunting kit - one per family group on the following dates:
Saturday 19 March, Sunday 20 March, Saturday 26 March, Sunday 27 March
Please check the RSPB website https://www.rspb.org.uk/lochlomond for site opening times and accessibility.
National Lottery tickets for all National Lottery games can be used to participate in this promotion, including tickets from any National Lottery draw-based game and National Lottery Scratchcards. The draw or purchase date on the ticket is not relevant.
A National Lottery ticket or proof of play (hard copy or digital) must be shown in order to participate.
This promotion cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer and there is no cash alternative.
This promotion is not valid for a reserve event where a separate charge is made for attendance.
The RSPB has the right to refuse entry to a reserve in the unlikely event of sites reaching capacity, as well as due to unforeseen circumstances, matters outside of the RSPB’s control or at the RSPB’s discretion for any other reason.
Entrants may use a National Lottery ticket once per site during the promotional period.
All children aged under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
All participants are required to comply with the RSPB’s guidance, codes and policies when visiting a site.
Provided that nothing shall exclude or in any way restrict the liability of the RSPB for fraud, death or personal injury resulting from the RSPB’s negligence, or for any other liability to the extent such liability cannot be excluded or limited by law, the RSPB accepts no liability for any losses incurred as a result of its participation in the promotion, or relating to refused entry.
Promoter: The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (the RSPB) is a registered charity in England & Wales no. 207076 and in Scotland no. SC037654 whose registered address is at The Lodge, Sandy, Bedfordshire SG19 2DL.