Family fun day at RSPB reserve

If the sun is shining what could be better than enjoying the open air and wildlife watching with the family?

The RSPB’s reserve at Frampton Marsh, near Boston, has a family fun day this Sunday – but there’s always something going on worth visiting for.

This will be the last in a series of fun days, and for just £3 a child they can have some hands-on craft fun and also take something home to encourage nature into your garden!

The event, from 10.30am to 4pm, is suitable for children aged four upwards.

Frampton Marsh is at the leading edge of visitor and habitat nature conservation planning.

A major new extension to this coastal wetland reserve includes a reedbed, large freshwater scrapes and wet grassland.

These habitats have all been created to bring the wildlife of the Wash closer to you.

New facilities include a visitor centre with toilets; the centre has a refreshments area where you can get a hot or cold drink and a snack.

There are also three hides – two with 360-degree views – and over three kilometres of new footpaths to explore.

The reserve, car park, footpaths and hides are open at all times.

From October to March, the visitor centre and toilets are open from 10am to 4pm daily (except for Christmas Day and Boxing Day).

From April to September the visitor centre and toilets are open from 10am to 4pm weekdays and 10am to 5pm at weekends.

Access to the reserve, the hides and the visitor centre is free and there is no charge for parking, but donations are always welcome.

There are wildlife explorer backpacks available for children to hire, and free games available to keep them interested as they walk around. The Kids’ Zone in the 360 hide has been specially created for children’s activities.

Find out more at www.rspb.org.uk