May
Birdwatching for beginners
RSPB Minsmere Nature Reserve
Wednesday 6, Friday 22 and Wednesday 27
May. Start at 9.30 am. (2-3 hours)
Many people have started birdwatching at Minsmere. Join us on this beginners’ walk ... More
Bitterns and harriers
RSPB Minsmere Nature Reserve
Tuesday 12, Tuesday 19, Tuesday 26 and Saturday 30 May. Start at 7 am (2-2.5 hours).
Discover what makes Minsmere’s reedbeds so special. You will look ... More
Dawn chorus and breakfast
RSPB Minsmere Nature Reserve
Saturday 2, Sunday 10 and Saturday 16 May. Start at 4 am (2.5 hours, plus breakfast).
Dawn chorus can be an unforgettable Minsmere experience, with everything ... More
Digi-scoping demo
RSPB Minsmere Nature Reserve
Saturday 9 May, 10 am to 4 pm
Have you ever wanted to take excellent wildlife photos with your compact digital camera? Talk to our experts ... More
Discovering Minsmere
RSPB Minsmere Nature Reserve
Friday 1, Thursday 7, Monday 11, Friday 15, Monday 18 and Thursday 28 May. Start at 9.30 am . (2-3 hours)>br>
Join us to learn about ... More
Fascinating flora
RSPB Minsmere Nature Reserve
Wednesday 13 and Friday 29 May. Start at 9.30 am (2-3 hours).
As well as its wonderful birds, Minsmere has many interesting plants. These walks will ... More
Heathland wildlife
RSPB Minsmere Nature Reserve
Sunday 10 and Sunday 24 May. Start at 9.30 am (3-4 hours).
Minsmere’s heaths are some of the less well-known parts of the reserve but have ... More
Minsmere safari
RSPB Minsmere Nature Reserve
Friday 8 and Saturday 23 May. Start 9.30 am and 1 pm (2-2.5 hours).
Discover what it takes to keep Minsmere in tip-top condition from the ... More
Nightingales and Warblers
RSPB Minsmere Nature Reserve
May: Sat 1, Mon 3, Thurs 6 and Mon 10
Start at 7 am (2-2.5 hours)
This is a later start than our dawn chorus walks, but ... More
Nightjars
RSPB Minsmere Nature Reserve
Friday 29 May. Start at 9 pm (2-2.5 hours).
Join us on a magical walk to find the mysterious nightjar, flitting low over the heath or ... More
Nightjars
RSPB Minsmere Nature Reserve
Friday 29 May. Start at 9 pm (2-2.5 hours).
Join us on a magical walk to find the mysterious nightjar, flitting low over the heath or ... More
Optics days
RSPB Minsmere Nature Reserve
Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 May, 10 am to 4 pm.
Expert advice on choosing the right binoculars, telescopes and accessories. Run in conjunction with Viking ... More
Painting workshop with Peter Partington
RSPB Minsmere Nature Reserve
Saturday 16 May, 10 am to 4 pm
Peter Partington is one of Britain’s top wildlife artists, an illustrator of many books and cards, and a ... More
Spring Birds
RSPB Minsmere Nature Reserve
May: Fri 7, Wed 12, Mon 17 & Thurs 27
Start at 9.30 am (2-2.5 hours)
Birds, birds, and more birds! That’s what we offer you ... More
Spring evening at Minsmere
RSPB Minsmere Nature Reserve
Thursday 7, Thursday 14, Thursday 21 and Thursday 28 May. Start at 4.30 pm (3 hours).
Visit Minsmere on a spring evening as many species become ... More
Weekend Wildlife Walks
RSPB Minsmere Nature Reserve
Saturday 2, Saturday 16and Saturday 30 May. Start at 9.30 am (3-4 hours).
Join us for a seasonal weekend walk to look for spring migrants, summer ... More
What’s about at Minsmere?
RSPB Minsmere Nature Reserve
Thursday 14 May. Start at 7 am. (2-3 hours)
Ever wondered who it is that sees all the birds on the ‘What’s about?’ sheet each day? ... More
June
Binocular and Telescope Demonstration
RSPB Minsmere Nature Reserve
June: Sat 5 and Sun 6
10am to 4pm
Expert advice on choosing the right binoculars, telescopes and accessories. Run in conjunction with Viking Optical of Halesworth, ... More
Birdwatching for beginners
RSPB Minsmere Nature Reserve
Wednesday 17 June. Start at 9.30 am. (2-3 hours)
Many people have started birdwatching at Minsmere. Join us on this beginners’ walk where you will learn ... More
Bitterns and harriers
RSPB Minsmere Nature Reserve
Wednesday 3 June. Start at 7 am (2-2.5 hours)
Discover what makes Minsmere’s reedbeds so special. You will look for the secretive bittern, displaying marsh harriers, ... More
Digi-scoping workshop
RSPB Minsmere Nature Reserve
Saturday 27 June, 10 am to 4 pm.
Ivan Levett and Scott Mayson offer expert advice and practical help aimed at improving your digi-scoping skills - ... More
Discovering Minsmere
RSPB Minsmere Nature Reserve
Thursday 4, Friday 12, Thursday 18 and Monday 22 June. Start at 9.30 am . (2-3 hours)
Join us to learn about the reserve’s birds and ... More
Fascinating flora
RSPB Minsmere Nature Reserve
Saturday 20 June. Start at 10 am (5 hours). Bring a picnic.
As well as its wonderful birds, Minsmere has many interesting plants. These walks will ... More
Heathland wildlife
RSPB Minsmere Nature Reserve
Sunday 7 and Sunday 21 June. Start at 9.30 am (3-4 hours)
Minsmere’s heaths are some of the less well-known parts of the reserve but have ... More
Magic of Minsmere
RSPB Minsmere Nature Reserve
June: Thurs 3, Thurs 10, Wed 16 & Mon 21
Start at 9.30 am (2-2.5 hours)
Minsmere is a magical place so come and find out why, ... More
Minsmere safari
RSPB Minsmere Nature Reserve
Wednesday 10 and Saturday 27 June. Start 9.30 am and 1 pm (2-2.5 hours)
Discover what it takes to keep Minsmere in tip-top condition from the ... More
Moth night
RSPB Minsmere Nature Reserve
Saturday 13 June. Start at 8.30 pm (2-4 hours)
More than 1000 species of moth have been found at Minsmere since 1947. Join us as we ... More
Nightjars
RSPB Minsmere Nature Reserve
Friday 5, Sunday 14, Saturday 20 and Sunday 28 June. Start at 9 pm (2-2.5 hours)
Join us on a magical walk to find the mysterious ... More
Signs of New Life
RSPB Minsmere Nature Reserve
Flowers and chicks on Havergate
June: Sat 19 and Sun 20
Boat depart at 9 am and 1 pm (4 hours)
Any trip to Havergate is special, and ... More
Springwatch with the RSPB
RSPB Minsmere Nature Reserve
Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 June, 10 am to 4 pm
This event is timed to coincide with the BBC Springwatch TV series. Meet the RSPB ... More
Weekend Wildlife Walks
RSPB Minsmere Nature Reserve
Saturday 13 and Saturday 27 June. Start at 9.30 am (3-4 hours)
Join us for a seasonal weekend walk to look for spring migrants, summer insects, ... More
July
Birdwatching for beginners
RSPB Minsmere Nature Reserve
Friday 3, Wednesday 15 and Wednesday 29 July. Start at 9.30 am. (2-3 hours)
Many people have started birdwatching at Minsmere. Join us on this beginners’ ... More
Fascinating flora
RSPB Minsmere Nature Reserve
Saturday 4 and Friday 24 July. Start at 1.30 pm (2-3 hours)
As well as its wonderful birds, Minsmere has many interesting plants. These walks will ... More
HEVENINGHAM HALL COUNTRY FAIR
Heveningham Hal
A fun filled day out for all the family! Quad Bike Comedy Act, Bungee Trampolining, Vintage Motors, Farm Animals and Falconry displays, a ... More
Minsmere safari
RSPB Minsmere Nature Reserve
Monday 13 and Sunday 26 July. Start 9.30 am and 1 pm (2-2.5 hours)
Discover what it takes to keep Minsmere in tip-top condition from the ... More
Summer stroll
RSPB Minsmere Nature Reserve
Wednesday 1, Monday 6, Thursday 16, Tuesday 21 and Friday 31 July. Start at 10 am (1.5 – 2 hours)
Join us for an introduction to ... More
Weekend Wildlife Walks
RSPB Minsmere Nature Reserve
Sunday 5, Sunday 19 and Saturday 25 July. Start at 9.30 am (3-4 hours)
Join us for a seasonal weekend walk to look for spring migrants, ... More
August
Annual Minsmere family event: Flight
RSPB Minsmere Nature Reserve
Thursday 6 and Friday 7 August, 11 am to 4 pm (allow at least 2 hours)
With free reserve entry and a wide range of themed ... More
Birdwatching for beginners
RSPB Minsmere Nature Reserve
Monday 10 and Tuesday 25 August. Start at 9.30 am. (2-3 hours)
Many people have started birdwatching at Minsmere. Join us on this beginners’ walk where ... More
Caterpillar and butterfly garden
RSPB Minsmere Nature Reserve
Every day, from 10am. ... More
Family activity day
RSPB Minsmere Nature Reserve
Tuesday 11, Tuesday 18, Wednesday 19 and Tuesday 25 August. From 10 am.
Join us for family fun including pond dipping, children’s crafts and our exciting ... More
Food and wildlife family quiz
RSPB Minsmere Nature Reserve
From 9.30 am, 1st & 15th August. ... More
Introduction to the wildlife of the Alde Estuary
RSPB Minsmere Nature Reserve
Every Thurs 11 am. 45 min guided walk. Ideal for beginners. Donation requested. ... More
Minsmere safari
RSPB Minsmere Nature Reserve
Sunday 9 and Thursday 20 August. Start 9.30 am and 1 pm (2-2.5 hours)
Discover what it takes to keep Minsmere in tip-top condition from the ... More
Owl pellet dissection
RSPB Minsmere Nature Reserve
Wed 5th, Wed 19th, thurs 27th - from 11 am. Discover what the local barn owls had for dinner. Suitable for all. ... More
Snape Proms
Snape Maltings Concert Hall
This annual event runs from 1st August - 31st August.
It is well known for it's eclectic mix of jazz, folk and world music. as well ... More
Summer stroll
RSPB Minsmere Nature Reserve
Tuesday 4, Thursday 13, Wednesday 19 and Friday 28 August. Start at 10 am (1.5 – 2 hours)
Join us for an introduction to Minsmere’s varied ... More
Weekend Wildlife Walks
RSPB Minsmere Nature Reserve
Sunday 2, Saturday 8, Sunday 16, Saturday 22 and Sunday 30 August. Start at 9.30 am (3-4 hours)
Join us for a seasonal weekend walk to ... More
What’s about at Minsmere?
RSPB Minsmere Nature Reserve
Tuesday 11 August. Start at 7 am. (2-3 hours)
Ever wondered who it is that sees all the birds on the ‘What’s about?’ sheet each day? ... More
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