Cotswold Water Park Events
Events
The Cotswold Water Park Society runs an annual programme of events including guided walks, workshops, events for children, fossil hunts and many more activities. Our aim is to encourage people to discover the rich variety of wildlife and experience some of the activities on offer in the Cotswold Water Park.
Previous events
- Guided walks
- Outdoor theatre
- Sports events
- Craft workshops
- Fossil Hunts
- Musical events
- Talks and lectures
Events Programme 2009
THE EARLY-BIRD WALK
Sunday June 14, 8am
Why not make the most of these glorious light mornings? Come out on Sunday June 14th at 8am on a guided walk with Director of Estates and Rangers Ali Swainston and experience the wildlife world waking up.
Ali will be taking the first guided walk along a new section of footpath at Cleveland Lakes, and having a look and listen at what wildlife is around. He will also explain the future plans for Cleveland, the work that has been achieved so far and what benefits this has created for wildlife, particularly the bird life.
The walk is free for anyone who turns up, and you do not need to book – just meet Ali at Waterhay Car Park near Ashton Keynes just before 8am on Sunday June 14th – the walk will last about two to three hours, and you can still be home in time for coffee!
Please bring binoculars if you have any, and dress appropriately for the weather whatever it will be on that day!
Any queries please email events@waterpark.org
BIRD RINGING DEMONSTRATION
Sunday 02 August 7.30AM - 10.30AM
Learn more about the breeding birds of the Cotswold Water Park, and see them up close and personal. The Cotswold Water Park Ringing Group will be giving a demonstration of bird ringing in which you will be able to see Reed Warblers, Sedge Warblers, Whitethroats and Robins amongst others !
Come along at anytime between 07.30am and 10.30am on Sunday 17th May and watch the ringers at work - the earlier you are there the more you will see!
Park at Waterhay Car Park near Ashton Keynes and walk eastwards along the Thames Path towards the Waterhay Bird Hide ( the first one along the Thames Path from the car park) - you will see the ringers there.
The event is free but donations towards the work of the CWP Ringing Group are always welcome.
GUIDED WALK FOR EARLY BIRDS!
Sunday June 14th, 8am
What better way to start one of the longest days of the year with a wildlife walk and still be home in time for brunch! Come and join Ali Swainston, Director of Estates for the Cotswold Water Park, on a guided walk along the shores of Cleveland Lakes, exploring the recently opened footpath which takes you down to the Reed Hide and the Thames Path. Along the way there should be some great opportunities for seeing warblers, waders, herons, grebes and some great ducks such as the tufted duck.
Bring binoculars.
If you would like to reserve a place on the walk and find out the meeting place please email events@waterpark.org.
Cost: £4 per adult / £2 per child
If you would like to be included on the events mailing list, please fill out the form below, letting us know what your interests are and what type of event you would like to attend.
You can also contact us using the form below:
The events programme is organised by the conservation team of the CWP Society, and monies received all contribute to the work of the conservation team.
For any further information please contact Jill Bewley, Events and Education Officer, Cotswold Water Park Society, Cotswold House, Manor Farm, Down Ampney Estate, Cirencester GL7 5QF. Tel. 01793 752413
