EDUCATIONAL & AWARENESS VISIT BOOKINGS

We are not open to the public, but you can book an educational and awareness group visit to Hornbeam Wood Hedgehog Sanctuary or we can come to you at your school, organised group, conference, or event. Ideal for groups such as the Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Brownies, Rainbows, Girlguiding, etc...

Please read the IMPORTANT visit notes towards the bottom of this page!

Hornbeam Wood Hedgehog Sanctuary is extensively active in promoting ways people can help hedgehogs and spreading awareness of the troubles wild hedgehogs face. The Charity hosts nearly 100 Hedgehog Educational and Awareness talks annually. As of 2024, over 10k children and adults have attended these talks.

External/remote visit talks typically include local schools, community groups, other wildlife trusts and groups, along with corporate functions.

More ways to help support our work

Rainbows, Brownies, Scouts etc. (15 max)
Schools, Rainbows, Brownies, Scout group visits. Max of 15 Children.
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1 hr
45 British pounds
Rainbows, Brownies, Scouts etc. (20 max)
Schools, Rainbows, Brownies, Scout groups visits. Max of 20 Children.
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1 hr
60 British pounds
Rainbows, Brownies, Scouts etc. (25 max)
Schools, Rainbows, Brownies, Scouts group visits. Max of 25 Children.
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1 hr
75 British pounds
Rainbows, Brownies, Scouts etc. (30 max)
Schools, Rainbows, Brownies, Scout group visits. Max of 30 Children.
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1 hr
90 British pounds
Other organised groups (20 max people)
Other organised groups NOT including schools or Scouts/Girlguiding.
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1 hr
100 British pounds
Special invitation: Sanctuary Visit
Only available to those who have a Special Invitation Certificate.
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30 min
FREE! / INVITE ONLY

IMPORTANT NOTES FOR VISITS

We do not accept birthday parties; these are educational visits.
The sanctuary will be closed for visits from November through March. However, we can still visit you during this period.
The educational and awareness visits are geared to children of ages between 6 and 14 years.
All visits to Hornbeam Wood Hedgehog Sanctuary require adults to attend. For groups it's normally 1 adult to every 5-7 children.
Please read the description in the visit summary by clicking on the image. There are more details about the visit and important information.
Visits can be booked Monday to Friday 10am-8:30pm. It may also be possible to make a booking for a Saturday or Sunday but you would have to contact us beforehand as these days cannot be booked online.
Visits to the sanctuary ideally need to be booked while there is still daylight as most of the visit will be conducted outside. If this is not possible, then everyone attending will need to bring a torch with them. Please visit greenwichmeantime.com for seasonal sunset times.
If there is high winds or heavy rain on the day then the visit might have to be rescheduled.