Wild About Whitstable announces new Summer programme of events
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Booking Information for for Wild About Whitstable Events May- August 2026
Monthly nature walk at Long Rock led by Andy Taylor
Second Sunday of every month.
Meet at 8am at the skate park by Long Rock, no booking needed.
Unfortunately there is reduced accessibility due to the uneven surface.
Tree walk in Gorrell Valley Nature Reserve led by the Gorrell Valley Wardens
Date: Saturday 2 May
Time: 10.00-12.00
Meet at: The Green Flag at the entrance to Duncan Down on Benacre Road
Booking arrangements: Free, book at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gorrell-valley-nature-reserve-tree-walk-tickets-1985993720680?aff=oddtdtcreator
Accessibility: The walk takes place on natural woodland paths with uneven, muddy and potentially slippery surfaces. These conditions can be difficult for visitors using wheelchairs, mobility aids and with children in pushchairs, so please take care when deciding if the route is suitable for you.
Welcome to Wild about Whitstable 2026; what is it and what is happening
Date: Saturday 16 May
Time: 2.15-3.45
Meet at: the Community Classroom, South Quay Shed
Booking arrangements: Free, book at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wild-about-whitstable-2026-an-introduction-tickets-1986078415003?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Accessibility: fully accessible
Wild about Whitstable Eco Fair
Date: Saturday 30 May
Time: 11:00-16:00
St John’s Methodist Church, Argyle Road, Whitstable, CT5 1JS
Intertidal exploration led by Ian Tittley, Herne Bay Seaside Museum
Date: Friday 19 June
Time: 09.30- 11.30
Meet at: Continental Hotel, Whitstable
Booking arrangements: Free, book at
Accessibility: Due to the terrain this event is not fully accessible. Wear sensible
shoes.
Investigating marine plants and animals led by Ian Tittley, Herne Bay Seaside Museum
Date: Saturday 20 June
Time: 2.15-3.45
Meet at: the Community Classroom, South Quay ShedBooking arrangements: Free, book at
Accessibility: fully accessible
Celebrating the wildlife at Long Rock- what makes it special and how we can help to protect it
Date: Thursday 9 July
Time: 7-9pm
Meet at: the Swalecliffe and Chestfield Community Centre
Booking arrangements: Free, book at
Accessibility: fully accessible
Transforming the Thames led by Olwen Belgrove, Zoological Society of London Project Coordinator
Date: Saturday 18 July
Time: 2.15-3.45
Booking arrangements: Free, book at
Accessibility: fully accessible
A nature walk in Victory Wood, champion site of the rare shrill carder bee led by Dr John Puckett
Date: Friday 14 August
Time: 10-11.30am
Booking arrangements: Free, book at Eventbrite maximum of 25-
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-nature-walk-in-victory-wood-tickets-1985666786812?aff=oddtdtcreator
Accessibility: due to the uneven surface this event is unfortunately not fully
accessible
Whitstable Harbour Day
Date: Saturday 15 August
Time: all day
Booking arrangements: Free, no booking necessary
Accessibility: fully accessible
Special Children’s Events
Date: w/c 17 August
At the Whitstable Museum and Horsebridge Community Arts Centre.
For more information and booking, see the relevant websites:
Whitstable Museum: https://www.whitstablemuseum.org
The Horsebridge: https://thehorsebridge.org.uk
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