Featured Events in Bury St. Edmunds in August, 2025 (July Updated)

Are you looking for hands on practical experience, an opportunity to get outdoors, a chance to earn your Duke of Edinburgh award or a way to meet new friends? If so, Young Wardens if the group for you! Activities vary throughout the year but include; learning to use tools to safely carry out practical tasks that contribute to the management of the reserve; carrying out surveys of key wildlife species, providing information that helps to inform conservation activities on the reserve. Please note the age range for Young Wardens before booking. We have volunteering opportunities for ages 17+, please contact us for more information. All Young Wardens need to be dropped off by an adult who can confirm their emergency contact details at the start of the session. Please do not send young wardens to the session alone as they will not be able to participate. For full event terms and conditions visit:  www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/eventinfo Information Source: Suffolk Wildlife Trust | eventbrite

Information Source: Suffolk Wildlife Trust | eventbrite

Join us every 2nd Saturday of the month for Wild Families! A session for exploring the reserve, learning about wildlife, and taking action for nature. Guided by our Engagement Officer. Sessions will vary each month but will typically involve a wildlife activity and a craft. Please note all children must be accompanied by an adult. This event is aimed at families with children aged 5+, however, younger siblings are welcome to attend when accompanying an older sibling and you can book their ticket at a discounted rate. We also run a weekly Wild Tots session for toddlers, and monthly sessions Weekend Wildlife Club for unaccompanied 8-11 year olds and Young Naturalists for unaccompanied 11-16 year olds. Your booking onto this event is taken as acceptance of our event terms and conditions which can be found here: www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/eventinfo   Information Source: Suffolk Wildlife Trust | eventbrite

Important note: Please fill out the booking form with the prospective student's details. This event is intended for Year 11s only Our Open Days are the perfect way to find out what it's like to study with West Suffolk College. Would you like to study at an exceptional college in September 2025 ? There’s still time to submit your application and secure your place at West Suffolk College. Come along to our Explore Your Options event on Thursday 19 June 2025 , where you will be able to find out more from subject tutors, submit your application, complete your interview and be offered a place all in one evening! Our friendly team will be on-hand to provide the guidance you need and support you with finding the right course and submitting an application, so that your journey to receiving an offer to study* is as easy as possible! *An offer to study at West Suffolk College is subject to meeting the entry requirements for your chosen course and subject to an interview to be completed on 22 August 2025. Please note: arrival times help us to manage the volume of visitor we welcome to our open days and helps us to ensure the best experience for all. Please sign up to the time that best suits you. Please book one ticket per prospective student attending. Additional guests such as parents / carers do not need to book a ticket. Information Source: West Suffolk College Group | eventbrite