Events and courses

Saturday, 1st August 2026, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Opticron Optics Day - Rye Harbour Discovery Centre (01/08/2026)

Looking to buy wildlife-watching gear? Come and find out what best suits your needs at our Discovery Centre. You'd be hard pushed to find a better place to try out binoculars and telescopes than...

Saturday, 1st August 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Wildlife Watch at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (420337035)

Get out and explore the beautiful Nature Reserve, creating nature prints while finding out about its unique and special wildlife.

Monday, 3rd August 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Microscope and Mark Making Monday - Rye Harbour 10 - 12pm (03.08.26)

Free drop in family event in the classroom, no need to book

Join us in the Education Room at Rye Harbour Discovery Centre to explore the fascinating patterns and textures of the natural world close-up using microscopes, magnifiers and binoculars.

Suitable for children of all...

Wednesday, 5th August 2026, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Corporate Wild Work Day: Conservation Day at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve

Escape from the office for an abundance of fresh air in a hands on experience of grassland management at Rye .

Wednesday, 5th August 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Wildlife Watch Bees and Butterflies Rye Harbour (420337035)

Learn about the fascinating world of bees and Butterflies at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.

Tuesday, 11th August 2026, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Corporate Wild Work Day: Conservation Day at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve

Escape from the office for an abundance of fresh air in a hands on experience of hay making at Lapwing Island, Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.

Monday, 17th August 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Microscope and Mark Making Monday - Rye Harbour 10 - 12pm (17.08.26)

A free family drop in activity, no need to book.

Wednesday, 19th August 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Wildlife Watch Wild Beach Child at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (420337035)

Explore the beach learning about the wildlife on our coastline, how tides work and create some beach art.

Tuesday, 25th August 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Wildlife Watch: Wild about Birds at Rye Harbour (420337035)

Out on the Nature Reserve we'll introduce young learners to the amazing adaptations of birds on the reserve and make some bird artwork.

Monday, 31st August 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Microscope and Mark Making Monday – Rye Harbour 10-12pm (31/08/26)

A free family drop-in, no need to book

Join us in the Education Room at Rye Harbour Discovery Centre to explore the fascinating patterns and textures of the natural world close-up using microscopes, magnifiers and binoculars.

Suitable for children of all...