Description

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust is one of 46 Wildlife Trusts working across the UK. With the invaluable support of volunteers and members we manage over 50 nature reserves.

We connect people and wildlife: we offer hundreds of events, activities and classes throughout the year - giving people of all ages the chance to experience and learn about our incredible natural treasures.

Children and young people should have the chance to have unforgettable experiences exploring and discovering nature. A hands-on connection with nature gives a much better understanding of the environment, as well as being fun!

We can expand a child’s education experience so that they value wildlife today and protect it tomorrow.

Sitting in the heart of a stunning 159 hectares nature reserve, Blashford Lakes Centre is surrounded by lake, pond, river, woodland and grassland habitats which combined provide the perfect location for hands on activities that enable children and young people to compare habitats and discover wildlife. We host a wonderful range of day visit activities for schools and youth groups and events for families and adults throughout the year.

Facilities include:
A classroom with capacity for up to two classes and accompanying adults (with no social distancing), 16 people (seated with 2m social distancing), or 31 people (seated with 1m social distancing)
Undercover outdoor teaching area and outdoor hand washing facilities
Toilets, including an accessible toilet
Picnic tables
Coach parking
Accessible footpaths and activity areas around the nature reserve
Campfire site
Six bird hides
Live video feeds from the reserve viewable within the Centre

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