This event is available throughout the day, bookable in hourly slots from 10.30am until 3.30pm.
Join explorer, Jon Tyler for an activity adventure discovering river wildlife on Thetford’s riverside. Uncover the marvellous miniature world of river invertebrates through river dipping, take part in nature themed games and crafts, and find out more about what makes rivers so special.
Finding out what lives below the surface of a river or stream is a really fun activity for all the family. It is also a fantastic way to learn about the biodiversity and health of our waterways! During the Discovery Day, you will look at creatures up close in a special raised river dipping water tank. While you might come across some small fish, what we are really looking for are invertebrates! These are amazing creatures without a backbone. There are thousands of them living in rivers and they have amazing life cycles. You will be able to see them up close, and use fun fact sheets to be a river detective to identify them.
There will also be crafts and games to enjoy like creating your own river critter, the water-snail slither-slide and feeding the dragon!
If you want to get even further into river exploration, we are also offering free guided paddleboarding sessions for anyone aged 7+. Find out more here: River Discovery: Paddleboard Adventures
When: Wednesday 19th August
Where: The Jetty, Riverside Walk, Thetford IP24 2BG
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Times: Available in 1 hour bookable time slots:
10.30am-11.30am
11.30am-12.30pm
1.30pm-2.30pm
2.30pm-3.30pm
Cost: Fully Funded with thanks to the support of the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Suffolk County Council.
Booking: Pre-book a time slot to avoid disappointment. Drop-ins will be welcome on the day if not all places are filled. You can book your place here: River Discovery Day: Family Activities
Transport: Thetford train station is a 25 minute walk away and Thetford bus station is a 15 minute walk away.
Parking: There is free, unlimited time parking in various town centre car parks nearby such as School Lane Car-Park (IP24 2AG) or Tanner Street Car-Park (IP24 2BQ)
Facilities: There are public toilets 2 minutes away on Cage Lane and the Kiosk café right beside the jetty.