Events | 10 May 10am – 5pm Loddon Lily Sunday

10th May 2026

Join us for our last Loddon Lily Sunday of the season! Our Loddon lilies have been loving this warm weather. Although heading towards the end of their flowering season, you can spy the seedheads forming, ready to be carried downstream and settle in the winter wet.

Make the most of your visit by bringing a picnic and refreshments. We have wonderful places to sit, as well as our waterfront deck, tree log seating, and hides for quiet watching and waiting for wildlife to appear.

Entry to the reserve is free – but donations are welcome.

We love dogs, however to protect wildlife and habitats, dogs (other than assistance dogs) are not allowed on the reserve. They are welcome at the study centre side if kept under control and on a lead.

Image credits | Phil Rooney, Imogen Smart

Two men look at a specimen in a very small container being held by one of them in his fingertips.
A close up of the nodding Loddon lily flower, its petals pointing down like a ballerina's skirt.
The branches of a willow tree are just coming into leaf, with the branch tips grazing the water of the river Thames. There is a slight ripple in the water, from passing boats. A languid, spring day.

10th May 2026

Want to find out about more
upcoming events at Withymead?

View all

07th May 2026

Events | 31 May 2pm – 5pm Cream Tea Sunday

Join us for our second Cream Tea Sunday at the Reserve. Teas served from the Study Centre 2pm – 5pm, reserve open 10am – 5pm.

Read more
The small Cuckoo flower emerges from the damp reed bed. Small and delicate, the height of a human's forearm, the flowers have a very slight pink tinge.

02nd May 2026

Events | 3 May 10am – 1pm Citizen Science Sunday

Help! Our warden has forgotten what species are on the reserve!

Join him at 10.30am to help refresh his – and your – memory on how to use the iRecord app, and go on a guided walk recording what you can find on the reserve.

The reserve is open 10am – 5pm, and we recommend downloading the iRecord App on your smartphone before arriving.

Make the most of your visit by bringing a picnic and refreshments. We have wonderful places to sit, as well as our waterfront deck, tree log seating, and hides for quiet watching and waiting for wildlife to appear.

Read more
A close up of a Loddon Lily, three gently bell-shaped white flowers hang down from one stem.

13th April 2026

Events | 26 April 10am – 5pm Loddon Lily and Cream Tea Sunday

Enjoy our signature spring flower carpeting the reserve and our delicious homemade cream teas, cakes and refreshments served 2pm – 5pm from the Study Centre, with outdoor seating in the Oak Grove.

Read more