
Muddy Wellies: Find the Animal Footprints
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Muddy Wellies: Find the Animal Footprints will occur on 8 January 2027 at Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve in Houghton-le-Spring. This free event is designed for pre-school children and focuses on outdoor exploration and learning about animal tracks.
Bring your little ones along to join us for a series of free, fun, weekly outdoor walks and activities in Elemore park.
Muddy Wellies is supported by Public Health Sunderland to get young children outdoors to improve their health and wellbeing, develop new skills and learn about nature.
Sessions are aimed at pre-school children between 2 and 5 years and will take place outdoors in January and February.
In this session we will discover all the different tracks that we might see in the wild. Learn what footprints each animals makes and why they have different shaped feet. Practice story telling through clues that animals leave behind when they move through the woods.
More information about the sessions:
To gain the most from our programme, we recommend you come to all six sessions, but if you cannot make it to all the sessions, just message Lyze to let them know.
Little ones must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential. Tickets are only required for children.
Facilities are available in The Lakes Cafe on site.
Please come dressed for outdoor activities appropriate to the weather of the day including sturdy shoes, layers and waterproofs. We do have limited sizes of waterproofs and wellies available to lend out if needed – please let us know prior to the sessions if you would like to borrow these.
All activity equipment will be provided for each session. We kindly ask that you bring a filled water bottle, a snack and a bag to carry it all in.
Where to meet:
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There is free park on site for those arriving by car.
There are several bus stops nearby, the nearest is an eleven-minute walk from the meetup point. This stop has services 168 and 32.
This programme has been made possible by Sunderland City Council Public Health Grant Fund
Description supplied by the event organiser.
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Hotels within walking distance of Rainton Meadows.
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Muddy Wellies: Find the Animal Footprints takes place on Friday, 8 January 2027 at 10:00.
Muddy Wellies: Find the Animal Footprints is held at Rainton Meadows in Durham (Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 6PU).
Entry to Muddy Wellies: Find the Animal Footprints is free.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Rainton Meadows can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Muddy Wellies: Find the Animal Footprints can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Editorial summaryAbout this event
Muddy Wellies: Find the Animal Footprints will occur on 8 January 2027 at Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve in Houghton-le-Spring. This free event is designed for pre-school children and focuses on outdoor exploration and learning about animal tracks.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Bring your little ones along to join us for a series of free, fun, weekly outdoor walks and activities in Elemore park.
Muddy Wellies is supported by Public Health Sunderland to get young children outdoors to improve their health and wellbeing, develop new skills and learn about nature.
Sessions are aimed at pre-school children between 2 and 5 years and will take place outdoors in January and February.
In this session we will discover all the different tracks that we might see in the wild. Learn what footprints each animals makes and why they have different shaped feet. Practice story telling through clues that animals leave behind when they move through the woods.
More information about the sessions:
To gain the most from our programme, we recommend you come to all six sessions, but if you cannot make it to all the sessions, just message Lyze to let them know.
Little ones must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential. Tickets are only required for children.
Facilities are available in The Lakes Cafe on site.
Please come dressed for outdoor activities appropriate to the weather of the day including sturdy shoes, layers and waterproofs. We do have limited sizes of waterproofs and wellies available to lend out if needed – please let us know prior to the sessions if you would like to borrow these.
All activity equipment will be provided for each session. We kindly ask that you bring a filled water bottle, a snack and a bag to carry it all in.
Where to meet:
///candle.spruced.singled
There is free park on site for those arriving by car.
There are several bus stops nearby, the nearest is an eleven-minute walk from the meetup point. This stop has services 168 and 32.
This programme has been made possible by Sunderland City Council Public Health Grant Fund
Description supplied by the event organiser.
StayStaying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of Rainton Meadows. Searching near Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 6PU; check-in Friday, 8 January 2027.
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WhereRainton Meadows
Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 6PU
Hetton, Durham
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Muddy Wellies: Find the Animal Footprints?
Muddy Wellies: Find the Animal Footprints takes place on Friday, 8 January 2027 at 10:00.
Where is Muddy Wellies: Find the Animal Footprints taking place?
Muddy Wellies: Find the Animal Footprints is held at Rainton Meadows in Durham (Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 6PU).
How much are tickets for Muddy Wellies: Find the Animal Footprints?
Entry to Muddy Wellies: Find the Animal Footprints is free.
Is there anywhere to stay near Muddy Wellies: Find the Animal Footprints?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Rainton Meadows can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Muddy Wellies: Find the Animal Footprints?
Tickets for Muddy Wellies: Find the Animal Footprints can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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