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    Romney Warren Halloween Trail

    Event Date: 27/10/2026 13:00 - 15:00

    Free Event

    Booking not required

    Join us as Romney Warren Local Nature Reserve transforms for one day only into a haunted haven!

    Pick up your trail sheet from the RMCP stand outside the Nest and follow the trail around the site to learn all about the creepy wildlife that can be found there. During your travels, why not challenge yourself to find the crunchiest leaf, hunt for some fungi and spot other signs of autumn. Head back to the RMCP stand to claim your reward!

    Designed to be spooky but not scary, this event is suitable for the whole family!

    We encourage you to come dressed up in your spookiest costume to help you blend in with the enchanted world you’re about to enter. So, grab your cloak, your witch’s hat and your bravest face and join us… If you dare.

    This is a FREE DROP-IN event; turn up anytime between 1 and 3 pm. No need to book.

    Free but donations gratefully received.
    The Nest will be open for refreshments.

    Meeting point:
    Outside of The Nest, Romney Warren Local Nature Reserve, Dymchurch Rd, New Romney, Kent, TN28 8AY
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    Parking:
    There is limited parking on site, please car share or use public transport where possible.

    Accessibility
    We regret to announce that this event is not wheelchair accessible. We endeavour to make our events as accessible as possible, but due to the nature of some of our sites, this is not always possible. We deeply apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

    The route the trail will take includes:

    • Kissing Gates

    • Narrow and uneven paths

    • Non-tarmacked paths

    Dogs:
    Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome.

    Weather and clothing:
    This event will take place outside, and so there are a few things to consider.

    • Please wear sensible footwear. Please no flipflops, sandals, crocs or other open toed shoes.

    • Please wear appropriate clothing for the days weather.

    • Ensure you bring adequate layers if the weather is chilly.

    • Consider waterproofs for the everchanging British weather.

    • Please consider bringing a spare change of clothes, as they may get a little dirty and/or wet. We recommend long sleeves and trousers to reduce the risk of insect bites.

    This event will be going ahead whatever the weather, unless there is an amber weather warning in place. Ranger will periodically check the weather in the lead up to the event and will make a decision 24 hours prior to the event. In the case of cancellation, you will be notified by the event leader via the email provided at the time of booking.

     

    Event Location - Romney Warren

    Romney Warren Local Nature Reserve (LNR) and Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) surrounds the Romney Marsh Visitor Centre.

    Previous land use involved sheep grazing and gravel extraction which has created dune grassland and seasonal ponds. These features now provide nationally important habitats for a range of wildlife.

    The site is easy to explore with three circular waymarked nature trails; the dragonfly trail (0.2 miles), the rabbit trail (0.4 miles) and the sheep trail (1 mile) with information panels about the wildlife and history along the routes. Romney Warren is managed by Romney Marsh Countryside Partnership on behalf of Folkestone and Hythe District Council.

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