Featured Events in Worplesdon in June, 2025 (June Updated)

Merrist Wood Animal Encounters Tour Animal Encounter tours are held at Merrist Wood College and allow visitors to view the amazing animal collection at the College. Animal Encounter tours are held at the Merrist Wood College Animal Management Centre and include: - The Arid Biome; housing species such as: tortoises and Von der Decken’s hornbills… - The Tropical Biome; housing species such as African Land Snails, fly-river turtle, bleeding heart doves and more... - Husbandry Room; housing a wide selection of birds and reptiles including bearded dragons, corn snakes, royal pythons, tortoises and fish… -Walled Garden; to meet the meerkats Our experienced Animal Encounters Keeper Team will provide information on the different species, and allow visitors to meet some of the animals. We aim to educate visitors on subjects such as conservation, breeding projects and bio-diversity. There may also be an opportunity for visitors to handle or feed some of the animals. Please be aware that there will be free-flying birds in the biomes. Further information - Tours take place in the Animal Management Centre at Merrist Wood College - You MUST pre-book your tickets – no entrance will be allowed without a ticket - Under 16 year olds must be accompanied by an adult (over the age of 18 years) - The minimum age for the tours is 5 years - Maximum numbers are 10 visitors per tour - Footwear needs to be sturdy (i.e. trainers) – strictly NO open toe sandals, flip flops or high heels. Animal Keepers reserve the right to turn away attendees for not having the appropriate footwear. -Car parking is on site and is free of charge - We reserve the right to cancel a booking in any unforeseen circumstances that may arise (a full refund will be given) - Refunds – Refunds are only possible if we cancel, move or reschedule the event. You’re not entitled to a refund if you change your mind about attending or realise you can’t go anymore. - Please arrive approx. 10 minutes before your allocated tour time - We can’t guarantee handling and feeding on all our tours but we will always aim to include some on each tour - Animal welfare is extremely important to us and if any visitors put any of our animals at risk then we will politely ask them to leave the Centre - Participants will be encouraged to wash their hands before and after the tour and antibacterial gel will be available- Participants presenting with COVID related symptoms or have persons within the household with symptoms must not attend. For details of all our Terms & Conditions please go to http://www.merristwoodevents.co.uk/animal-encounter-activities-terms-and-conditions/ Information Source: Merrist Wood Events | eventbrite

Come and meet all our wonderful farm animals – piglets, goat kids, sheep and lambs, Darcey the donkey, cheerful chickens, happy ducks and, of course, a turkey! We are a Rare Breed Survival Trust accredited farm, and we would love for you to come and say hello! If you love a morning walk with your children or family, this is a great opportunity to come along and say hello to the alpacas, llamas and rheas. You will be able to get up close and pet the animals, animal feed will be available at an extra charge. This is a great opportunity to take lots of pictures of your time on the farm. The Farm is open between 10am-12pm You can arrive anytime during this period. Allowed up to 1 hour for your visit. No gate sales on the day pre booking only on Eventbrite We look forward to seeing you soon. PLEASE BE AWARE If you are, or suspect you are pregnant, you must not enter the lambing unit due to potential zoonoses diseases. Avoid handling clothing which has come into contact with ewes or lambs. Please ensure everyone in your group washes their hands thoroughly after handling the animals. All visitors are required to wear appropriate footwear whilst visiting the farm, this means closed toed shoes, trainers, wellies, or similar. No open toed sandals, flipflops or crocs are allowed on the farm. Information Source: Merrist Wood Events | eventbrite

Come and join our Animal Keepers for a day, working with a selection of animals including tortoises, rabbits, guinea pigs, reptiles, birds, meerkats and more. Throughout the day you will work in our arid and tropical biomes, domestic pet area and farm. Activities will include feeding, watering, and maintaining the enclosures. This day is perfect for any animal lover who would like a chance to work with a wide variety of animals and learn more about them. Places MUST be booked in advance – (maximum of 12 people per day). Bookings are taken on a first come first serve basis, Gift vouchers available from our Gift Voucher Page All visitors are required to wear appropriate footwear whilst visiting the farm, this means closed toed shoes, trainers, wellies, or similar. No open toed sandals, flipflops or crocs are allowed on the farm. Information Source: Merrist Wood Events | eventbrite