Fishponds Wood

Fishponds Wood is fed by natural springs, which creates boggy areas throughout the site where three large ponds were once established. The area has been replanted in many areas with trees and shrubs, and grass has been mown to improve access. Long grassy areas have been left to provide cover for wildlife.

Forthcoming activities - please book in advance as places are limited - 01904 659570.

Activities for 8-13 year olds 

Date

Time

Activity

Friday 31st October

1.30pm - 3.00pm

 Halloween Party
Come along for a Halloween party in the woods. We will be making lanterns, hunting for bat facts and apple bobbing. There will be prizes for everyone that comes in fancy dress.

Saturday 15th November

1.30pm - 3.00pm 

 Feed the Birds

Join us to make bird feeders for our feathered friends, which will help them survive the cold winter months. We will also see what birds we can spot on Clifton Backies.

Saturday 13th December

1.30pm - 3.00pm

 Festive Fun
"It's Christmas time..." which means it's time to wrap up warm and come along to make a willow wreath to hang on your front door or willow stars to hang on your tree. There'll be Christmassy run-around games to play as well to make sure we keep warm!!

Activities for 13-18 year olds

Date

Time

Activity

Monday 27th October

2.00pm - 4.00pm

Learn some practical bushcraft skills

Tuesday 11th November

6.00pm - 7.30pm

Night-time walk with night vision goggles

Monday 22nd December

2.00pm - 4.00pm

Make a willow wreath

Information

Fishponds Wood - (Photograph - Kirsten Smith)

  • PARKING - On street
  • MEETING POINT - Main entrance at Woodlea Avenue, off Danebury Drive
  • LOCATION - Approximately three miles from city centre in Acomb.

 

 

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