Late summer family fun & picnic - Fairfield Nature Reserve
Fairfield nature reserve walk
This August session in Fairfield Nature Reserve will include some fun games for children and parents to engage and connect with the nature around you in the orchard at Fairfield. Includes using your senses and bark-rubbing. Suitable for children 4-10, and each child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Costings. Children: £FREE. Adults: £12.50. The session will last for 2 hours, including a picnic (please bring your own food, weather permitting) - the main activities will last around 1-1.5 hours.
About Fairfield Nature Reserve:
Fairfield Nature Reserve is an oasis for wildlife, located between Lancaster canal and the river Lune. An important stopping-off point for migrant bird species, it also provides a more permanent home to resident and breeding birds. The site is maintained using traditional methods, such as hedge-laying and hand-scything, by enthusiastic volunteers to encourage biodiversity.
Session includes:
- 1.5 hr guided nature walk in Fairfield Nature Reserve, with a particular focus on the wildlife of the season.
- Cost: £10.50 (inc. booking fee)
What you'll see/hear:
- Meadow species in flower.
- Bees, butterflies and dragonflies.
- Fruits, nuts & seeds forming.
What to bring:
- Binoculars
- Camera/camera-phone
- Weather-appropriate clothing/kit
- Drink/snacks
Date
Saturday 22 August 2026 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (UTC+01)Location
Fairfield Nature Reserve
Cromwell Road, Lancaster, Lancashire LA1 5BD