Ingrebourne Nature Discovery Centre - EWT

Ingrebourne Nature Discovery Centre - EWT Ingrebourne Nature Discovery Centre is a partnership project between Essex Wildlife Trust and Havering Council.

Built in Hornchurch Country Park, the centre overlooks the fantastic marshland and reedbeds of the River Ingrebourne Valley. The Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre is a partnership project between Essex Wildlife Trust and Havering Council. The visitor centre provides much-needed community facilities and education opportunities to Hornchurch Country Park - a well-used and much-loved open space, of g

reat importance to people and wildlife. It is also the former site of Sutton's Farm airfield, which later became RAF Hornchurch, an airfield that played a famous and vital role in the defence of London during the First and Second World Wars.

08/06/2026

Our regular visitors had a magical encounter with a family of kestrels yesterday over at Berwick Glades.

Check out the video and images below ⬇️ 🦅

📸 Credit - Claire Moore

Join us from Monday 1st - Sunday 7th June 2026 as we celebrate Volunteers’ Week and look to inspire more people to make ...
30/05/2026

Join us from Monday 1st - Sunday 7th June 2026 as we celebrate Volunteers’ Week and look to inspire more people to make a difference.

Exciting news! 🌱We’re delighted to announce that Tai Chi classes will be held at the Ingrebourne Nature Discovery Centre...
28/05/2026

Exciting news! 🌱

We’re delighted to announce that Tai Chi classes will be held at the Ingrebourne Nature Discovery Centre – Essex Wildlife Trust.

🗓 Starting from 1st July 2026
⏰ Every Wednesday at 9am

Join us in a beautiful natural setting to relax, unwind, and improve your wellbeing through gentle movement and mindfulness. 🧘‍♀️🍃

📧 For more information, contact: [email protected]

We look forward to seeing you there!

🦉 Spaces Still Available – Don’t Miss Out! 🦉Join us for a fantastic Owl Flight & Talk Show at Ingrebourne Nature Discove...
25/05/2026

🦉 Spaces Still Available – Don’t Miss Out! 🦉

Join us for a fantastic Owl Flight & Talk Show at Ingrebourne Nature Discovery Centre!
📅 30th May 2026
⏰ 5:00pm – 7:00pm
📍 Hornchurch Country Park (RM12 6TS)
💷 £10.90 per person

Enjoy an informative and exciting live show from Barleyland Farm, where you’ll:
✨ Get up close with these incredible birds
✨ Learn about conservation, habitats, and adaptations
✨ Watch owls fly right over your head!

There’s also a short break with time for questions.
🎟 Booking is essential: https://www.essexwt.org.uk/events/2026-05-30-ingrebourne-owl-flight-talk-show
📞 Call 01708 520364 for more info

👉 Limited spaces remaining – book now to avoid missing out!

Join Faith and her team from Barleylands Farm Park and find out about their fascinating collection of owls.

If you are a home educator and looking for some fun but educational outdoor activities, we run monthly home ed session h...
15/05/2026

If you are a home educator and looking for some fun but educational outdoor activities, we run monthly home ed session here in the park

Our next session is on Tuesday, where we will looking at the river and the life that lives in it!

And next month we will be looking in our hedgerows and meadows for minibeasts!

See our website for more details

Join us this weekend with Richard and Kim Smith, together with The Spitfire Society and  The Royal British Legion and Th...
13/05/2026

Join us this weekend with Richard and Kim Smith, together with The Spitfire Society and The Royal British Legion and The 1838 Training Corps. We will remember all of those brave souls that took part in this mission. There will also be modle aircraft on display. See poster for further details. Thak you.

Get ready to unleash your inner artist and tap into your creative potential! 🎨💫 Just look and see the amazing masterpiec...
08/05/2026

Get ready to unleash your inner artist and tap into your creative potential! 🎨💫

Just look and see the amazing masterpieces our talented visitors created at our recent Daytime Paint and Sip session - the joy and excitement was palpable! 🎉 We're beyond excited to collaborate with Paint Circle again and can't wait to see you at our next event on June 4th, 2026, from 10am-12pm! 📅

If you're free, join us for an unforgettable morning of art, inspiration, and connection. You'll bring to life a vibrant meadow teeming with pink and white wildflowers, a majestic monarch butterfly, and a daring red admiral butterfly - capturing the essence of nature's beauty in motion! 🌼🦋

For more information and to secure your spot, click the link below ⬇️

https://paintcircle.co.uk/product/thursday-4th-june-ingrebourne-country-park-butterflies-and-flowers/

Join us for a relaxing and creative daytime Paint & Sip experience! Whether you’re an experienced artist or picking up a...
25/04/2026

Join us for a relaxing and creative daytime Paint & Sip experience! Whether you’re an experienced artist or picking up a brush for the first time, this guided session is the perfect way to unwind, socialize, and explore your artistic side. Our instructor will walk you step-by-step through creating a beautiful painting on a canvas, all while you enjoy a comforting hot drink in a bright, cheerful daytime setting.

Dani, from Paint Circle, is a teacher who believes that anyone can paint. You don’t need to be able to draw or have painted before. All you need is to believe in the step by step method and you will surprise yourself as to how good your painting will turn out!
Sip, laugh, and let your creativity flow as you create a masterpiece to take home. Bring friends, come solo, or make it a unique daytime date—either way, you’re in for a fun, inspiring, and memorable experience!

£30 per person

Click the Link below to book your space ⬇️
https://paintcircle.co.uk/product/thursday-4th-june-ingrebourne-country-park-butterflies-and-flowers/

Address

Hornchurch Country Park, Squadrons Approach, Hornchurch, Essex, Sat Navs 6TS
Havering
RM126DF

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+441708520364

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