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« January 13, 2009 - March 14, 2009 »

01 / 13 MINSMERE SAFARI Start: 09:30 End: 13:00 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 Price Adults £15, RSPB members £12, children £10, RSPB Wildlife Explorers £8 For more information about this event Telephone: 01728 648281 more info
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01 / 15 MINSMERE - Winter Wander Start: 10:00 End: 12:30 Guided walk, Suffolk Join the RSPB for an introduction to Minsmere’s winter wildlife highlights. Enjoy a relaxed walk with a later start, returning to the visitor centre in time to purchase a warming bowl of soup. These shorter walks will take in one or two hides, depending on where the best variety of wildlife can be seen, and are ideal for beginners and improvers. Booking essential Price Adults £5, RSPB members £4, children £2.50, RSPB Wildlife Explorers £2 For more information about this event Telephone: 01728 648281 more info
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01 / 17 MINSMERE - Weekend Wildlife Walk Start: 09:30 End: 12:00 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 Price adults £7, RSPB members £5, children £3.50, RSPB wildlife explorers £2.50 For more information about this event Telephone: 01728 648281 more info
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01 / 23 MINSMERE - Winter Wander Start: 10:00 Guided walk, Suffolk Join the RSPB for an introduction to Minsmere’s winter wildlife highlights. Enjoy a relaxed walk with a later start, returning to the visitor centre in time to purchase a warming bowl of soup. These shorter walks will take in one or two hides, depending on where the best variety of wildlife can be seen, and are ideal for beginners and improvers. Booking essential Price Adults £5, RSPB members £4, children £2.50, RSPB Wildlife Explorers £2 For more information about this event Telephone: 01728 648281 more info
01 / 24 MINSMERE SAFARI Start: 09:30 End: 13:00 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 Price Adults £15, RSPB members £12, children £10, RSPB Wildlife Explorers £8 For more information about this event Telephone: 01728 648281 more info
01 / 25 SUTTON HOO - EDITH PRETTY TOUR & TEA Start: 14:00 A tour of Sutton Hoo focussing on the life of Edith Pretty who instigated the 1939 excavations and donated Anglo-Saxon treasure to the nation. Includes access to Tranmer House (Edith's former home), followed by a cream tea. Booking Booking Essential 01394 389737 Where to Meet Visitor Centre Pricing Adult £8.60 more info
01 / 26 MINSMERE - Winter Wander Start: 10:00 End: 12:30 Guided walk, Suffolk Join the RSPB for an introduction to Minsmere’s winter wildlife highlights. Enjoy a relaxed walk with a later start, returning to the visitor centre in time to purchase a warming bowl of soup. These shorter walks will take in one or two hides, depending on where the best variety of wildlife can be seen, and are ideal for beginners and improvers. Booking essential Price Adults £5, RSPB members £4, children £2.50, RSPB Wildlife Explorers £2 For more information about this event Telephone: 01728 648281 more info
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02 / 1 MINSMERE - Weekend Wildlife Walk Start: 09:30 End: 12:00 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 Price adults £7, RSPB members £5, children £3.50, RSPB wildlife explorers £2.50 For more information about this event Telephone: 01728 648281 more info SUTTON HOO - Birds of the Deben Estuary Start: 11:30 End: 14:30 Venue Sutton Hoo A wonderful winter walk looking for teal, avocets, ducks, geese and other bird visitors to the Deben estuary. Soup and hot pudding after your walk. Booking Essential 01394 389737 Suitable for Groups Pricing Adult £13 more info
02 / 2 Winter Wildfowl at Minsmere Start: 09:30 Guided walk, Suffolk Join the RSPB on a walk in search of the wetland wonders at Minsmere, from whistling wigeons to secretive snipe. Learn about what makes Minsmere so important for wintering ducks, geese and wading birds, as they celebrate World Wetlands Day on 2 February. 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 more info
02 / 3 MINSMERE - Winter Wander Start: 10:00 End: 12:30 Guided walk, Suffolk Join the RSPB for an introduction to Minsmere’s winter wildlife highlights. Enjoy a relaxed walk with a later start, returning to the visitor centre in time to purchase a warming bowl of soup. These shorter walks will take in one or two hides, depending on where the best variety of wildlife can be seen, and are ideal for beginners and improvers. Booking essential Price Adults £5, RSPB members £4, children £2.50, RSPB Wildlife Explorers £2 For more information about this event Telephone: 01728 648281 more info
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02 / 9 MINSMERE SAFARI Start: 09:30 End: 13:00 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 Price Adults £15, RSPB members £12, children £10, RSPB Wildlife Explorers £8 For more information about this event Telephone: 01728 648281 more info
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02 / 11 MINSMERE - Winter Wander Start: 10:00 End: 12:30 Guided walk, Suffolk Join the RSPB for an introduction to Minsmere’s winter wildlife highlights. Enjoy a relaxed walk with a later start, returning to the visitor centre in time to purchase a warming bowl of soup. These shorter walks will take in one or two hides, depending on where the best variety of wildlife can be seen, and are ideal for beginners and improvers. Booking essential Price Adults £5, RSPB members £4, children £2.50, RSPB Wildlife Explorers £2 For more information about this event Telephone: 01728 648281 more info
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02 / 14 MINSMERE - Weekend Wildlife Walk Start: 09:30 End: 12:00 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 Price adults £7, RSPB members £5, children £3.50, RSPB wildlife explorers £2.50 For more information about this event Telephone: 01728 648281 more info
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02 / 17 MINSMERE - Birdwatching for Beginners Start: 09:30 End: 12:00 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 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 more info MINSMERE - Nests and nestboxes Start: 10:30 End: 14:30 Hands-on activity, Suffolk Celebrate National Nestbox Week with fun crafts on the theme of nests and nestboxes. You can even make your own nestbox. All materials supplied, and you can take home what you make. Booking essential Price £4 per child. Accompanying adults free For more information about this event Telephone: 01728 648281 more info
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02 / 19 MINSMERE - Winter Wander Start: 10:00 End: 12:30 Guided walk, Suffolk Join the RSPB for an introduction to Minsmere’s winter wildlife highlights. Enjoy a relaxed walk with a later start, returning to the visitor centre in time to purchase a warming bowl of soup. These shorter walks will take in one or two hides, depending on where the best variety of wildlife can be seen, and are ideal for beginners and improvers. Booking essential Price Adults £5, RSPB members £4, children £2.50, RSPB Wildlife Explorers £2 For more information about this event Telephone: 01728 648281 more info
02 / 20 MINSMERE - Family Wildlife Walk: Early Signs of Spring Start: 10:00 Guided walk, Suffolk Valentine’s Day is traditionally the date when birds pair up for the spring. Join the RSPB as they search for early signs of spring, including birdsong and courtship behaviour. Will there be any frogspawn yet? they’ll look for signs of wildlife on this family walk, suitable for younger children and their parents. 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 more info
02 / 21 MINSMERE SAFARI Start: 09:30 End: 13:00 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 Price Adults £15, RSPB members £12, children £10, RSPB Wildlife Explorers £8 For more information about this event Telephone: 01728 648281 more info
02 / 22 SUTTON HOO - EDITH PRETTY TOUR & TEA Start: 14:00 End: 16:00 A tour of Sutton Hoo focussing on the life of Edith Pretty who instigated the 1939 excavations and donated Anglo-Saxon treasure to the nation. Includes access to Tranmer House (Edith's former home), followed by a cream tea. Booking Essential 01394 389737 Where to Meet Visitor Centre Pricing Adult £8.60 more info
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02 / 24 An Historical Tour of MINSMERE Start: 09:30 Guided walk, Suffolk There is more to Minsmere than wildlife. Join the RSPB as they 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 Price adults £7, RSPB members £5, children £3.50, RSPB Wildlife explorers £2.50 For more information about this event Telephone: 01728 648281 more info
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02 / 27 MINSMERE - Winter Wander Start: 10:00 Guided walk, Suffolk Join the RSPB for an introduction to Minsmere’s winter wildlife highlights. Enjoy a relaxed walk with a later start, returning to the visitor centre in time to purchase a warming bowl of soup. These shorter walks will take in one or two hides, depending on where the best variety of wildlife can be seen, and are ideal for beginners and improvers. Booking essential Price Adults £5, RSPB members £4, children £2.50, RSPB Wildlife Explorers £2 For more information about this event Telephone: 01728 648281 more info
02 / 28 Woodlarks and Warblers on Westleton Heath Start: 08:00 End: 13:00 Guided walk, Suffolk Join the wardens for a stroll around Westleton Heath looking for early signs of spring. They’ll look for singing woodlarks and Dartford warblers, plus stonechats and flowering gorse. Meet at the Natural England car park on Westleton Heath (TM 459 696). Booking essential via Minsmere visitor centre. Booking essential Location Westleton Heath (meet in car park at TM 459 696) on Westleton to Dunwich road Price Adults £7, RSPB members £5, children £3.50, RSPB wildlife explorers £2.50 For more information about this event more info
03 / 1 MINSMERE - Weekend Wildlife Walk Start: 09:30 End: 12:00 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 Price adults £7, RSPB members £5, children £3.50, RSPB wildlife explorers £2.50 For more information about this event Telephone: 01728 648281 more info
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03 / 4 DISCOVERING MINSMERE Start: 09:30 End: 13:00 Guided walk, Suffolk Join the RSPB to learn about the reserve’s birds and other wildlife, as well as the habitats they have there 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 Price Adults £7, RSPB members £5, children £3.50, RSPB Wildlife Explorers £2.50 For more information about this event Telephone: 01728 648281 more info
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03 / 9 DISCOVERING MINSMERE Start: 09:30 End: 13:00 Guided walk, Suffolk Join the RSPB to learn about the reserve’s birds and other wildlife, as well as the habitats they have there 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 Price Adults £7, RSPB members £5, children £3.50, RSPB Wildlife Explorers £2.50 For more information about this event Telephone: 01728 648281 more info
03 / 10 Woodlarks and Warblers on Westleton Heat Start: 08:00 End: 12:00 Guided walk, Suffolk Join the wardens for a stroll around Westleton Heath looking for early signs of spring. They’ll look for singing woodlarks and Dartford warblers, plus stonechats and flowering gorse. Meet at the Natural England car park on Westleton Heath (TM 459 696). Booking essential via Minsmere visitor centre. Booking essential Location Westleton Heath (meet in car park at TM 459 696) on Westleton to Dunwich road Price Adults £7, RSPB members £5, children £3.50, RSPB wildlife explorers £2.50 For more information about this event Telephone: 01728 648281 more info
03 / 11 MINSMERE SAFARI Start: 09:30 End: 13:00 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 Price Adults £15, RSPB members £12, children £10, RSPB Wildlife Explorers £8 For more information about this event Telephone: 01728 648281 more info
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03 / 14 MINSMERE - Weekend Wildlife Walk Start: 09:30 End: 12:00 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 Price adults £7, RSPB members £5, children £3.50, RSPB wildlife explorers £2.50 For more information about this event Telephone: 01728 648281 more info SUTTON HOO - Welcome to the Feast: food, ceremony and entertainment in the Anglo Saxon Hall Start: 10:30 Start: 14/03/2009 - 10:30 End: 01/11/2009 - 00:00 Venue Sutton Hoo A new exhibition exploring the themes of feasting, ceremony and entertainment in the Anglo-Saxon hall. Find out about the gifts that were given, the role of women and the bad behaviour! The exhibition will showcase original items such as drinking horns, silver plates and goblets. A partnership exhibition between The National Trust, The British Museum and several regional museums. Booking Not Needed 14 March 10.30am - 1 November 5pm Pricing Adult £6.50 Child £3.20 Family £16.45 more info

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