Hanningfield Nature Tots and Babies
Event Details
Dates
Fri 16 Oct '26
Fri 23 Oct '26
Fri 6 Nov '26
Fri 13 Nov '26
Fri 20 Nov '26
Fri 27 Nov '26
Fri 4 Dec '26
Fri 11 Dec '26
Fri 18 Dec '26
Event time
10:00 – 12:00
Recommended ages
6 months – 5 years
Type
Outdoor
About this event
Hanningfield Nature Tots and Babies is part of the Essex Wildlife Trust events programme at Hanningfield Reservoir Nature Discovery Park near Billericay.
Nature Tots is a parent and toddler group where young children can explore, play and learn through nature. It is an outdoor playgroup inspired by the Forest School Principles, and every session is child-led.
What to expect:
- Fridays 10am-12pm in term time: 16 and 23 October, then 6 November to 18 December
- Suitable for children aged 6 months to 5 years; siblings under 6 months attend free
- Bug hunting, swinging in the hammock, playing in the mud kitchen and nature crafts
- Meet outside the visitor centre
- Dress in layers; wellies or boots advised after rain
- Child 18 Months + ( 1 week) £9.50; Child 6-18 Months (1 week) £7.50. The prices exclude the Eventbrite booking fee.
- 7-week block tickets also sold for November-December
More Details
Booking
Book in advance
Arrival
At start time
Parent Must Stay
Yes, required
Pricing
Location
Get directionsExplore Essex's largest reservoir with family-friendly trails, wildlife spotting, and a café at this Nature Discovery Park.
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Last updated: 9 Oct 2026
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