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Big Wild Sleepout

To celebrate this summer's wildlife, why not come and camp under the stars here at RSPB Lakenheath Fen? We will be going a bit wilder again this year by camping in the sandy area in Brandon Fen. This is a five-minute walk from the car park and a 10-minute walk from the toilets.

Bug hunting and pond dipping will be available from 1.30pm onwards. After we have pitched our tents and had a briefing, we will toast (vegan) marshmallows over a gas stove. We will then for a dusk walk around the reserve to find out what goes bump in the night on the reserve. We will listen to the local bats using bat detectors and if it is clear, we will do some stargazing.

The following morning, there will an optional early morning walk around the reserve at 6am. After breakfast, we will see which colourful moths were trapped on the reserve the night before. Highlights may include seeing impressive poplar hawkmoths and elephant hawkmoths.

While the adults are taking the tents down, there will be a selection of activities to keep the children entertained. This includes more pond dipping and bug hunting, the chance to get creative with some craft activities and some games near the visitor centre.

Set up from 1pm onwards.

Briefing at 7.30pm.

Events begin at 8pm.

Tents packed away by 1pm the following day.

This event is limited to 40 participants. Price includes all of the activities and the reserve entrance fee for non-members. Price includes breakfast on the Sunday morning, which will consist of a breakfast bap and continental breakfast.

At the time of booking, please ring the reserve office on 01842 863400 to provide your contact details so that we can get in touch about breakfast choices. We will have a continental offer as well as bacon, sausage or egg hot rolls delivered on the day, for those who request them.

Please bring your own tent and camping gear! Toilets will be open at all times and are a short walk from the camp area.

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