Events
Guided walk, Suffolk
Learn about the reserve’s birds and other wildlife, and its habitats and their management. Guides will show you Minsmere’s varied wildlife, give tips on good fieldcraft, and help you to get the most from your visit to one of Britain’s premier birdwatching spots. Suitable for all abilities.
Booking essential
Price
Adults £7, RSPB members £5, children £3.50, RSPB Wildlife Explorers £2.50
For more information about this event
Telephone: 01728 648281
See a great line up of Showman's & Traction Engines, Steam Rollers & Wagons, Fairground Organs, Veteran, Vintage & Classic Cars, Commercial Vehicles & Motor Cycles, Tractors, Military Vehicles and Stationary Engines.
See Working Demonstrations! Steam Saw Bench & Threshing, displays of many types of Arts & Crafts, Boats on the Pond & Model Aircraft and Engineering Models in the Marquee.
Equipment demo
Expert advice on choosing the right binoculars, telescopes and accessories. Run in conjunction with Viking Optical of Halesworth, there will be a wide range of optics available to test and buy, so whether you're choosing you first binoculars or looking to upgrade, they'll have the right optics for you.
Price
free - normal reserve entry charges apply
For more information about this event
Telephone: 01728 648281
See a great line up of Showman's & Traction Engines, Steam Rollers & Wagons, Fairground Organs, Veteran, Vintage & Classic Cars, Commercial Vehicles & Motor Cycles, Tractors, Military Vehicles and Stationary Engines.
See Working Demonstrations! Steam Saw Bench & Threshing, displays of many types of Arts & Crafts, Boats on the Pond & Model Aircraft and Engineering Models in the Marquee.
Equipment demo
Expert advice on choosing the right binoculars, telescopes and accessories. Run in conjunction with Viking Optical of Halesworth, there will be a wide range of optics available to test and buy, so whether you're choosing you first binoculars or looking to upgrade, they'll have the right optics for you.
Price
free - normal reserve entry charges apply
For more information about this event
Telephone: 01728 648281
Guided walk, Suffolk
Many people have started birdwatching at Minsmere. Join them on this beginners’ walk where you will learn how to use binoculars properly and which field guides are best for you. You can then use this information to enjoy watching birds as they show you some of Minsmere’s wildlife.
Price
adults £7, RSPB Members £5, children £3.50, RSPB Wildlife Explorers £2.50
For more information about this event
Telephone: 01728 648281
Guided walk, Suffolk
There is more to Minsmere than wildlife. Join us as we explore Minsmere’s fascinating history, from the 12th century monks of Leiston Abbey to the battle to keep Hitler at bay, and why this led to the arrival of the RSPB in 1947. Discover what the future may hold too.
Booking essential
Time
9.30 am
Price
adults £7, RSPB members £5, children £3.50, RSPB Wildlife Explorers £2.50
For more information about this event
Telephone: 01728 648281
E-mail: minsmere@rspb.org.uk
Guided walk, Suffolk
Join the RSPB for a seasonal weekend walk to look for autumn wading birds and migrants, wintering ducks and geese and a host of other wildlife highlights that may be present at the time.
Booking essential
Location
RSPB Minsmere nature reserve
Price
adults £7, RSPB members £5, children £3.50, RSPB wildlife explorers £2.50
For more information about this event
Telephone: 01728 648281
E-mail: minsmere@rspb.org.uk
Guided walk, Suffolk
At this time of year, red deer stags battle against each other to claim the females. Join the RSPB to search for these awesome beasts on Minsmere's fields and heaths. Camouflage is essential so please wear inconspicuous clothing! These walks are always popular, so book early to avoid disappointment. The tearoom will be open early after these walks so that you can warm up with a hot drink and a light breakfast.
Booking essential
Location
RSPB Minsmere nature reserve
Price
adults £7, RSPB members £5, children £3.50, RSPB Wildlife Explorers £2.50
Guided walk, Suffolk
At this time of year, red deer stags battle against each other to claim the females. Join the RSPB to search for these awesome beasts on Minsmere's fields and heaths. Camouflage is essential so please wear inconspicuous clothing! These walks are always popular, so book early to avoid disappointment. The tearoom will be open early after these walks so that you can warm up with a hot drink and a light breakfast.
Booking essential
Location
RSPB Minsmere nature reserve
Price
adults £7, RSPB members £5, children £3.50, RSPB Wildlife Explorers £2.50
Guided walk, Suffolk
An early morning walk to look for passing migrants. If weather conditions are right, you might see flocks of small birds arriving from Europe, or geese and wading birds moving past offshore. There could be a rarity mixed in too.
Booking essential
Location
RSPB Minsmere nature reserve
Price
adults £7, RSPB members £5, children £3.50, RSPB wildlife explorers £2.50
For more information about this event
Telephone: 01728 648281
E-mail: minsmere@rspb.org.uk
Guided walk, Suffolk
Join the RSPB to learn about the reserve’s birds and other wildlife, as well as the habitats they have and how they manage them. Their guides will show you Minsmere’s varied wildlife, give tips on good fieldcraft, and help you to get the most from your visit to one of Britain’s premier birdwatching spots. Suitable for all abilities.
Booking essential
Location
RSPB Minsmere nature reserve
View location on Google Maps
Time
9.30 am
Price
Adults £7, RSPB members £5, children £3.50, RSPB Wildlife Explorers £2.50
Watching wildlife, Suffolk
Discover what it takes to keep Minsmere in tip-top condition from the comfort of a 4-wheel drive vehicle. This tour takes in less well-known parts of the reserve, while reserve staff explain about habitat management and what makes Minsmere such a superb place for wildlife. Places are strictly limited, so book early.
Booking essential
Location
RSPB Minsmere nature reserve
Times
9.30 am and 1 pm
Price
Adults £15, RSPB members £12, children £10, RSPB Wildlife Explorers £8
For more information about this event
Telephone: 01728 648281
Guided walk, Suffolk
Join the RSPB for a seasonal weekend walk to look for autumn wading birds and migrants, wintering ducks and geese and a host of other wildlife highlights that may be present at the time.
Booking essential
Location
RSPB Minsmere nature reserve
Price
adults £7, RSPB members £5, children £3.50, RSPB wildlife explorers £2.50
For more information about this event
Telephone: 01728 648281
E-mail: minsmere@rspb.org.uk
Guided walk, Suffolk
Many people have started birdwatching at Minsmere. Join the RSPB on this beginners’ walk where you will learn how to use binoculars properly and which field guides are best for you. You can then use this information to enjoy watching birds as they show you some of Minsmere’s wildlife.
Booking essential
Location
RSPB Minsmere nature reserve
Time
9.30 am
Price
adults £7, RSPB members £5, children £3.50, RSPB wildlife explorers £2.50
For more information about this event
Telephone: 01728 648281
E-mail: minsmere@rspb.org.uk
Hands-on activity, Suffolk
Get ready to feed your garden birds this winter with craft activities on a garden birds theme, including the chance to make your own feeders and bird cake. Learn more about the types of food to put out to attract birds to your garden. All materials supplied, and you can take home what you make.
Booking essential
Location
RSPB Minsmere nature reserve
Time
10.30 am - 2.30 pm
Price
34 per child. Accompanying adults free
For more information about this event
Telephone: 01728 648281
E-mail: minsmere@rspb.org.uk
Guided walk, Suffolk
An early morning walk to look for passing migrants. If weather conditions are right, we might see flocks of small birds arriving from Europe, or geese and wading birds moving past offshore. There could be a rarity mixed in too.
Booking essential
Location
RSPB Minsmere nature reserve
Price
adults £7, RSPB members £5, children £3.50, RSPB wildlife explorers £2.50
For more information about this event
Telephone: 01728 648281
E-mail: minsmere@rspb.org.uk
Guided walk, Suffolk
Join the RSPB for a seasonal weekend walk to look for autumn wading birds and migrants, wintering ducks and geese and a host of other wildlife highlights that may be present at the time.
Booking essential
Location
RSPB Minsmere nature reserve
Price
adults £7, RSPB members £5, children £3.50, RSPB wildlife explorers £2.50
For more information about this event
Telephone: 01728 648281
E-mail: minsmere@rspb.org.uk
Tickets are available from the following outlets:
Adshop 1 Market Place, Halesworth
Wine Shop Market Place, Halesworth
Huntingfield Arms
Stradbroke Post Office
Laxfield Post Office
Emmetts of Peasenhall
Ticket prices
By Car:
£10 per car [in advance]
£12 per car [at the gate]
On Foot:
£4 per adult
£2 per child
[4 - 14 years of age]
On-Line TICKETS
Tickets will be available on-line via credit card within
the next two weeks. In the meantime you can buy your
tickets direct from one of the outlets listed or email your
Watching wildlife, Suffolk
Discover what it takes to keep Minsmere in tip-top condition from the comfort of a 4-wheel drive vehicle. This tour takes in less well-known parts of the reserve, while reserve staff explain about habitat management and what makes Minsmere such a superb place for wildlife. Places are strictly limited, so book early.
Booking essential
Location
RSPB Minsmere nature reserve
View location on Google Maps
Time
9.30 am and 1 pm
Price
Adults £15, RSPB members £12, children £10, RSPB Wildlife Explorers £8
For more information about this event
Guided walk, Suffolk
Join the RSPB for a seasonal weekend walk to look for autumn wading birds and migrants, wintering ducks and geese and a host of other wildlife highlights that may be present at the time.
Booking essential
Location
RSPB Minsmere nature reserve
Price
adults £7, RSPB members £5, children £3.50, RSPB wildlife explorers £2.50
For more information about this event
Telephone: 01728 648281
E-mail: minsmere@rspb.org.uk
