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Hold Your Birthday Party at RSPB Arne!

Go wild with an RSPB birthday party

Why not hold your child’s next birthday party at RSPB Arne? We’ll help you throw the perfect party for your little adventurers.  Let our wildlife experts keep them entertained through your choice of 2 specially-designed adventures with nature.

Will they adventure on a minibeast safari finding the curious creatures that hide in the undergrowth? Maybe they’ll become super sleuths detecting the wildlife all around them as they enjoy a nature walk and scavenger hunt, or perhaps a spot of natural wild art and crafting to entertain your adventurers.

Two nature based activities led by RSPB staff (choose below) (1-3pm)
Dedicated covered outdoor stretch tent for birthday tea (3-3:30pm)
Up to 20 children
Perfect for ages 4 to 11
Add a birthday tea to the experience and get exclusive use of our outdoor covered stretch tent
Add a nature themed present for your adventurers with a range of price options available

An RSPB party is perfect for curious minds and adventurous spirits. For more information, contact us at arne@rsbp.org.uk

If you cant find the date you are looking for on our booking calendar, then please contact us and we will see if we can accommodate your request.

If you have a special theme your child is passionate about that is not displayed below, please contact us and we will see what we can do.

Adventures

We have plenty of nature based adventures for you to choose from. Perfect for ages 4-11 years old.

Mini beast safari, net sweeping or tree shaking to uncover the wonderous tiny creatures or Arne (these options will depend on the time of year, for example we will not net sweep in spring)
A shoreline or woodland scavenger hunt to uncover the wonders of nature
Wild Art - let your imagination run wild with beach art, nature sculptures or build a beast!
Den building and Wild play area.

General Information

Parents must accompany child guests throughout the party and responsibility for the children remains with the parents.
Adult to child ratio must be 1 adult per 4 children for the duration of the party.
Food will be served in the outdoor covered stretch tent of our wildlife garden.
The party food will be; Crudités and Dips, Sandwiches, Fruit and Sweet treat.
The party will still go ahead if raining. There is just much fun to be had in the wet... Just bring suitable clothing!
The party will involve walking along trails with uneven surfaces.
Bring water for the duration of the activities.

Data Protection

IMPORTANT: We respect your privacy and will not sell your personal data to any third party. Any personal data you provide here is collected and used only for the purposes of booking this event. Your details will only be used by this event's RSPB co-ordinator and will not be shared with anyone else.

For full terms and conditions click here: Microsoft Word - Events Terms and Conditions (rspb.org.uk)

FAQs

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

Please bring proof of your ticket and email confirmation of the visit date and time with you. If you booked as an RSPB member, that member needs to bring their membership card with them.

Are there minimum age requirements to enter the event?

We do not recommend our Hire A Guide experiences for children under 6 years old as they last for more than two hours.

What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event?

See our website for train, bus, bike, and road options.

Our carpark is located on the right at the beginning of Arne village.

Arne Nature Reserve, Dorset - The RSPB

What can I bring into the event?

We recommend suitable outdoor clothing. Bring your own binoculars and camera if you have them. You may wish to carry a drink and/or snack. No dogs, except registered assistance dogs please.

Do you cater for special dietary needs?

Yes, our on-site café our catering team can cater for any special dietary requirements. Please ask the team when ordering your food or beverage.

Can I stay on the reserve after the walk?

If you are an RSPB member you are welcome to make the most of the day and take your time exploring before or after the experience, as entry if free. The Welcome Area opens at 9.30am and the shop and cafe open at 10am and all close at 4pm. Non-members who decide to stay outside of the Hire A Guide session are asked to pay for entry (or join the RSPB) in the Welcome Area.

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Email arne@rspb.org.uk. All enquiries must be made via email.

What's the refund policy?

If we cancel the tour for any reason, or if you need to cancel, we can reschedule your tour to a suitable date – please contact us. Cancellations/rescheduling must be made using the email address arne@rspb.org.uk Vouchers are valid for a year from the purchase date, but if we need to cancel due to inclement weather, we will extend the voucher validity date.

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