Rutland Water Information for Groups

We offer a range of informative talks to local groups, businesses and organisations about Rutland Water Nature Reserve, our conservation projects, and the wildlife that lives here. Presentations are given by experienced members of the Rutland Water Nature Reserve Team and range from a short 15-20 minute introductory talk (great to add to the beginning of a guided walk) to a more in depth presentation of an hour or more. Talks can take place at Rutland Water Nature Reserve, at one of our visitor centres or the Volunteer Training Centre, depending on the size of the group.

A few of the variety of talks on offer include:

• An Introduction To Rutland Water Nature Reserve
• The Rutland Water Ospreys
• Bird Ringing and Monitoring
• Artificial Sand Martin Banks
• Wildlife Gardening

Talk Prices:
Up to 80 people: £100.00 + travel expenses*
80 people or more: £150.00 + travel expenses*

*45p per mile. If the speaker is required to travel for more than 3 hours in total, a surcharge of £50.00 is required to cover travel and accommodation

Groups wishing to receive a relaxed introduction to some of our very special wildlife can explore with the help of an experienced member of the Rutland Water Nature Reserve team. Your guide will take you on a journey of nature discovery to see an amazing array of water birds and a host of other wildlife. If you’re lucky you might catch a glimpse of the enigmatic water vole or see the flash of a kingfisher. The wildlife you see will depend on the weather and time of year, but we can guarantee a lovely walk in a beautiful location.

Price:
£150.00 for a group of up to 15 people for 2 hours 
£40.00 for each additional hour thereafter

Please note, access to the nature reserve is by permit only. The prices above are inclusive of a day permit which allows entry to both the Egleton and Lyndon areas of the reserve from dawn until dusk, and covers car parking at both visitor centres.

Spending time in nature is proven to boost wellbeing - Join us at Rutland Water Nature Reserve for a Corporate Experience Day and experience the benefits for yourself!

Our experience days aim to inspire, connect and engage you with nature, wildlife and your colleagues. The day will provide a great team building experience outside of the office giving you the opportunity to help us complete important conservation tasks on the reserve and learn more about our work. 

Meeting at the Volunteer Training Centre, your group will be given an introductory talk about our work and a welcome hot drink, you will then spend a few hours with our experienced reserve staff completing a volunteer task, lunch will be provided. 

Cost

• Cost on application and this will include a light lunch and covers the cost of planning and delivering your volunteering day, as well as helping our charity

Please note: Due to staff capacity and existing regular volunteering groups, we can only take on a limited number of corporate groups throughout the year. All corporate experience days are currently facilitated at Rutland Water Nature Reserve and require payment. Tasks are decided depending on the time of year and current work plans. We will do our best to facilitate to your group so please do get in touch. 

Our Wild Wellbeing Days offer your employees the opportunity to spend the day surrounded by nature, whilst discovering ways to look after their health and wellbeing. 

The wellbeing day will be facilitated in the beautiful and calming surroundings of Rutland Water Nature Reserve, starting and finishing at the Volunteer Training Centre. Your group will learn more about our important conservation work, experience the amazing wildlife on the reserve and enjoy a relaxed guided walk amongst the calm sights, sounds and wonders of nature. As part of the day, you will also be treated to a locally sourced lunch at our Volunteer Training Centre. 

Cost

£50 per person for a group of 10-15 employees which includes lunch and refreshments, a guided walk, a talk and a guided activity that promotes wellbeing and connecting with nature. 

Each experience day will differ depending on the time of year and staff availability, but will be agreed with you beforehand. 

Find out more here