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Self-Led Pond Dipping at RSPB Rye Meads (2)

24th July - 31st August 2025

POND DIPPING IS BACK FOR THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS!!

Discover the creatures lurking in the hidden depths of the waters - from the tiny water flea to the mighty dragonfly nymph, the ponds of Rye Meads are full of a variety of amazing animals!

Available from 10am-4pm Thursday to Sunday during the summer holidays. No need to book, just turn up on the day! (Please be aware there will be no pond dipping on Mondays, Tuesdays or Wednesdays).

All pond dipping equipment is provided for £4.50 per kit, and your pond dipping session will last approximately 25 minutes.

Please do not bring your own nets as you won't be able to use them in our pond.

This is a self-led activity.

Rye Meads is currently open 9am-5pm every day.

Facilities include: Car park, Cafe Lite, toilets, accessible pathways.

Please note: dogs, scooters, and bicycles are not permitted on the reserve.

Rye Meads is an easy walk from Rye House train station and several bus stops - check our website for travel information.

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£4.50 per kit

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Self-Led Pond Dipping at RSPB Rye Meads (2) Rye Road
SG12 8JS

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rye.meads@rspb.org.uk 01992 708383

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