The Friends of Paxton Pits Nature Reserve organises activities and events to help raise awareness of the Reserve. These include monthly guided walks, talks on a wide range of wildlife topics and surveys of the reserve. Events are free and open to all unless otherwise stated.

Please phone if you have any special needs, in particular, regarding the use of wheelchairs and pushchairs. (Visitors’ Centre: 01480 406795)

Visitors are advised to wear suitable clothing for outdoor events with strong boots or shoes, and hats in the summer sun.

Events in May 2020

  • Cancelled: Nature journaling at Paxton Pits

    Cancelled: Nature journaling at Paxton Pits


    4 May, 2020

    Cultivate your curiosity and deepen your connection with the natural world at this guided event at Paxton Pits Nature Reserve with nature journal-keeper Sharon Williamson.

    Learn how to start and keep a nature journal on this outdoor workshop, with tips on drawing, writing and recording information from Sharon Williamson. A great opportunity to cultivate your curiosity and deepen your connection with the natural world, and broaden your observational skills at this beautiful reserve.

    £12.50 per person (£10 for Wildlife Trust members) plus booking fee

    Contact: Debbie McKenzie, 01480 473 161, debbie.mckenzie@wildlifebcn.org

    Wildlife Trust Environmental Education Centre
    Paxton Pits nature reserve
    Little Paxton,
  • Cancelled: Plant Sale

    Cancelled: Plant Sale


    9 May, 2020

    Many types of plants will be on sale at this popular event run by the Little Paxton Gardening Club.

    Donations of plants are welcome, please contact Ann Thomas at: friendsofpaxtonpits@hotmail.com

    Paxton Pits Visitor Centre
    High Street
    Little Paxton
    St Neots, PE19 6ET
    United Kingdom
  • Cancelled: Dawn Chorus Walk

    Cancelled: Dawn Chorus Walk


    17 May, 2020

    Enjoy a guided walk and hear the massed choirs of the birds of Paxton Pits, hopefully including nightingales.

    The Visitor Centre will be open for the purchase of tea and coffee etc. after the walk.

    £2.50 per person, pay at the door

    Paxton Pits Visitor Centre
    High Street
    Little Paxton
    St Neots, PE19 6ET
    United Kingdom