Grassland Critters and Pond Creatures at Samphire Hoe

Event Date: 13/08/2025 10:30 - 12:00

This event is part of WCCP's Summer Festival

A special opportunity to go on a bug hunt and pond dipping at the same event!

Ranger Paul will lead you on an exciting adventure to discover the special creatures and critters that spend their lives in the long grass and ponds of Samphire Hoe.

First, you will go on a bug hunt using pots to catch and identify the diverse insects that live in the long grass, such as grasshoppers and butterflies. Then, you will use nets and trays to catch and identify creatures from the mysterious world of ponds, including diving beetles, dragonflies, and cased caddisflies!

This event is suitable for those aged 5+. Children must be accompanied at all times.

£2.50 per child- booking essential.

Meeting point:

Rangers Hut at Samphire Hoe Country Park, Samphire Rd, Dover CT17 9FL
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Parking:

Pay and display parking £2.00 all day (coins or RingGo)

Dogs:

Dogs are not allowed at this event.

Toilets:

There are toilets on site.

Accessibility:

We are pleased to announce that this event is fully wheelchair accessible. There is disabled parking available, as well as disabled toilets available to use.

Weather and clothing:

Please wear appropriate clothing for the days weather: consider sun cream, sun hats and plenty of water if the weather is warm but ensure you bring adequate layers if the weather is chilly and bring waterproofs for the everchanging British weather.

Event Location - Samphire Hoe

Please note the tea kiosk is temporarily closed until further notice. 

Samphire Hoe Country Park was created at the foot of Shakespeare Cliff between Folkestone and Dover using chalk marl dug to create the Channel Tunnel. Opened in 1997 as a nature reserve and country park it is now a haven for wildlife and a centre for outdoor learning and events.

Habitats on site include chalk grassland, sea buckthorn scrub, ponds, rockpools and a pebble beach. Paths and a cycle route allow you to explore the site and a tea kiosk and indoor exhibition room with seating can be found near the car park.

The North Downs Way runs along the cliff top and links the site to Folkestone Warren Local Nature Reserve to the west.

We manage Samphire Hoe on behalf of Eurotunnel. For more information visit the Samphire Hoe website.