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Family pond dipping at RSPB Ham Wall

There’s a secret world hidden all around us, full of amazing creatures...

This is a fun activity aimed at exploring our pond habitat and the different creatures which live there!

This event is aimed at families with children aged between 5-12 years. Each time-slot booking allows a maximum family of 4 (minimum 1 adult per child to ensure children are supervised at all times) to pond dip for 45 minutes. There is limited space on the pond dipping platform, therefore if a family has more than 1 child we ask that adults take turns to pond dip with each of the children. Additional activities will be included for families when not on the pond dipping platform.


Booking essential. Family tickets are £8.50 for RSPB members or £10.50 for non-members. Cost includes a 50p booking fee.

We are also hosting 'adult pond dipping', please see our events page for more information - https://events.rspb.org.uk/hamwall

Don't forget to be prepared for a little mud (which can make it more fun!). Events are suitable for wheels as all paths are hardstanding. For more information on accessibility at Ham Wall please see https://www.accessibilityguides.org/content/rspb-ham-wall-0. We do ask that all waste from your lunch is taken home with you.

Admission to Ham Wall nature reserve is free for RSPB members (please display your membership card on your dashboard), parking fees (£3 all day) apply for non-members.

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