Biodiversity Meadow Wildlife Walk at Ryton Pools Country Park

Come and join our expert rangers for a guided wildlife walk around the park! We will be walking the path of one of our official pollinator surveys and carrying them out with your help. These walks are a wonderful way to learn more about Ryton’s numerous bumblebees, butterflies and wildflowers - as well as any other wildlife we see along the way! It is also a chance to see some of the stunning private conservation areas of the park up close.

You will join us on the meadow walk, one of two survey routes in the park. It is a circular, easy-going walk through our wildflower offsetting meadow and along the pirate trail (marked in yellow on the map)

This event is suitable for all ages. Depending on the weather at this time of year we could be out in the sun for a prolonged period, and there may be areas of long vegetation, so please bring suitable footwear and clothing. Meet the rangers under the canopy by the visitor centre.

KEY INFORMATION ABOUT EVENT BOOKING

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What’s included?

A guided walk through the park, including taking part in a wildlife survey and learning to identify the wildlife we encounter.

What will we see?

These routes are designed to target butterflies and bumblebees, with over 50 species potentially appearing at various times during the year, and many different wildflower species to attract them. There is also a good chance of seeing many of Ryton’s birds, small mammals and herps. We cannot guarantee that you will see any particular species on a given walk.

How long is the event?

1.5-2 hrs

When do I need to pay?

Full payment and your booking is taken by Eventbrite

Will I get my money back if I cancel?

It depends on how long before the event that you cancel. Please see the refund terms and conditions.

Can I bring my dog?

Sorry, we do not allow dogs on our events

Do I need to book?

Spaces are limited, so pre booking is essential to secure a space on the walk

What happens if there is a weather warning?

We may have to alter the outside activity if there is a weather warning in place, but we will do our utmost to carry on with mitigations in place or provide an indoor activity (if possible). If we cancel your event due to extreme weather, we will offer you an alternative date for the event or provide you with a refund.

Where do we meet?

Your ranger will meet you in the Courtyard (outside the Visitor Centre)

Do I have to pay for parking?

Car parking is payable at the machine by card.

PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION TERMS AND CONDITIONS

How to make payment

• Payment is taken on Eventbrite at the time of booking

Cancellation by you

• You may cancel your booking via Eventbrite at any time. You will be entitled to a full refund (minus Eventbrite’s booking fees) up to 1 day before your activity.
• Refunded tickets: Refunds will include the ticket price less the Eventbrite fees (which consist of the payment processing fee and the service fee combined).
• Eventbrite’s fees are non-refundable, so they won’t be returned to the ticket buyer unless the event is cancelled, or if the buyer requests a refund for a duplicate charge within 7 days of purchase.
• Refunds for non-attendance by customers at events are not accepted

EVENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Services provided

We will provide the event in accordance with the description.

Cancelled and postponed events by us

(a) We reserve the right to cancel your event at any time due to events beyond our control (such as bad weather or staff shortages). In the unlikely event that we cancel your booking, we will offer an alternative date or provide you with a full refund (unless the reason for the cancellation is due to your breach of these terms & conditions) refunds will be for the entire purchase – that includes the ticket price and the Eventbrite fees.

(b) We will not be liable to pay you any compensation (other than refund of amounts paid by you) as a result of cancellation under any circumstances.

Safety and behaviour

(a) You are responsible for the children’s behaviour and safety at all times during the event.

(b) You are responsible for ensuring that the adult to child ratios

are met. If you do not bring enough adult helpers, we reserve the right to stop the activity and you will not be entitled to a refund.

Ratios: We require the following adult to child ratios, 1 adult to 3 children (Under 5’s will need more supervision on some activities)

(c) If we reasonably believe that anyone’s safety is being compromised during the event, we may stop the activity. If this happens, we will not refund any of the cost of the activity to you (unless the safety issue has arisen due to something that we have done or failed to do).

Parking and closure of the park

(a) Your booking does not include car parking, you will need to pay and display.

(b) Our parking machines take card payment only, they do not take apple pay or payment via mobile phones.

(c) Please look on the web site for opening and closing times of the park.

Changes to your booking

(a) You may not transfer your booking to another person

Complaints

If you have a complaint about your booking or the services provided by us, please contact us in the first instance (contact details above). If we are unable to resolve the issue to your satisfaction, we have a complaints handling process which is available on our website at: https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/councilcomplaints. We can also provide a copy of the policy on request.

Law and jurisdiction

These terms are governed by English law, and you can bring legal proceedings in the English courts.