Things to do

Whether you live in the country or city, have a garden or yard, live in a flat or a house; there are lots of fun things you can do to stay connected to nature at home and in your local area. 

We have lots of exciting things happening this summer:

Visit Lyndon Visitor Centre – our visitor centre at Rutland Water Nature Reserve has had an amazing makeover, come and see our wildlife murals, spot this year’s Rutland Osprey chicks and go on a family friendly wildlife trail. 

Plan your visit here

Visit a nature reserve this summer – spot dazzling insects, beautiful wildflowers, summer migrant birds. 

Find a reserve near you

Download our latest summer guide 'My Wild Summer' below, which is jam packed with lots of nature-themed family activities! 

Our activity sheets are free to use, and include identification challenges, puzzles, things to make and do, detective work, arts and crafts and more.