Events and courses

Wednesday, 4th May 2022, 9:45 AM - 11:00 AM

Weekly Walks

Join our friendly walking group that meets every Wednesday morning for a light stroll around the nature reserve, for health and wellbeing.

We meet at 9:45 to allow people to arrive on the 313 bus to Rye Harbour, at the shelter opposite the bus stop, on the corner of Harbour Road.

Wednesday, 4th May 2022, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Rye Harbour - Nature Babies (04/05/2022)

Wednesdays - 4th, 18th & 25th May and 1st June (4 sessions)

Introduce your baby to the great outdoors with our nature-based baby group. Lots of sensory experiences for little ones, singing and stories, plus a stroll around the reserve (bring buggies or carriers) and a chance to meet...

Saturday, 7th May 2022, 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Wildlife Rangers - Rye (07/05/2022)

Our monthly group for teenagers interested in finding out more about wildlife, taking part in practical conservation or those wanting to volunteer for their DofE awards.

This month we will be carrying out some conservation work on the reserve and exploring the area around Castle...

Sunday, 8th May 2022, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Walk with a Warden - Rye (08/05/2022)

Find out what May brings to Rye Harbour, with flowering grassland and shingle plants, insects galore and breeding birds on the reserve to observe with our expert guide.

Meet at Rye Harbour village car park TN31 7TY

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Friday, 13th May 2022, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Spring Birds at Rye Harbour - Rye (13/05/2022)

Leader:  James Duncan

Our summer migrant birds have returned to Sussex. Falcons and doves, swallows, swifts and martins, whitethroats, wheatears, wagtails and more have all returned to nest in our county. Join James Duncan as he guides us through this suite of summer visitors. Learn...

Sunday, 15th May 2022, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Guide in a Hide - Rye Harbour (15/05/2022)

Drop in to the Gooders hide between the car park and the sea where there will be guides stationed throughout the day to show you the birds. Binoculars, telescopes and spotter sheets available for you to use.

400m walk towards the sea from

Wednesday, 18th May 2022, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Camber Castle Wildlife Walk - Rye Harbour (18/05/22)

Leader: James Duncan

Rye Harbour's 465 hectares have international wildlife designations. Join us for a circular walk of approximately 6km, starting out from Brede Lock. We’ll follow the River Brede across the sheep fields to Henry VIII's Camber Castle, taking the...

Saturday, 21st May 2022, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Wildlife Watch - Rye (21/05/2022)

 Monthly club for children 5-11 to discover more about Rye Harbour Nature Reserve wildlife through exploring, games, craft and learning countryside skills to help wildlife thrive.

Suitable for 5-11 year olds with a parent/carer.

Meet at

Wednesday, 25th May 2022, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Rye Harbour - Nature Tots (25/05/2022)

Wednesdays - 4th to 25th May 2022 (2 remaining sessions) - with Natasha

10:00am to 12 noon

Explore, learn and play with all that’s found in the natural environment at Rye Harbour Nature reserve, with stories, songs, games and activities themed around seasonal...

Monday, 30th May 2022, 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Microscope Monday - Rye Harbour (30/05/2022)

Drop into the education room at the Discovery Centre between 10.30am & 2.30pm for a closer look at some of our special wildlife using microscopes, magnifiers and binoculars. Suitable for accompanied children of all ages.

Meet at 

Tuesday, 31st May 2022, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Moth Morning - Rye Harbour (31/05/2022)

 Come and find out about the night-time wildlife at Rye Harbour by discovering what is in our moth trap. Make seedballs with seeds that help attract moths and go on a moth discovery trail around the reserve.

Suitable for 5-11 year olds accompanied by a parent/carer.

Meet at...