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Pond Dipping at Rainham Marshes

Come along and find some of the most fantastic and ferocious beasts that live beneath the surface – will you be lucky enough to find mighty dragonfly nymphs, water scorpions or the magnificent great silver diving beetles?

Take care and you may even spot a water vole that sometimes visits the pond. Our expert volunteers will be on hand to help show you what to do and identify what you find, and all equipment is provided.

Please note we have updated the session times, sessions will now last for 1 hour and 30 minutes - this will allow more time to reach the ponds and enjoy the activity! When you book tickets, they will still have the old timings on them but the sessions will run to the timings below:

An additional session may be available subject to demand on the day - please ask at reception.

Parents will need to accompany children please. RSPB Member £4.50 per child. Non-member £5.50 per child.

Contact us on 01708 899840 should you have any questions.

Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your booked session to allow time to reach the pond.

All equipment will be provided, please dress appropriately for the weather (sunhat, wellington boots etc.).

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