Events | Sunday 21 June 12pm – 1.30pm and 2.30 pm – 4pm Meet and greet the owls
21st June 2026
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT
In partnership with The Goring Gap Festival and the Owl Conservation Project.
Visit the reserve and meet some of our local owl species face-to-face, in association with The Owl Conservation Project. Learn all about how owls hunt, discover conservation efforts, and have a go at pellet dissection. There’s time to enjoy a peaceful stroll around the reserve too.
Suitable for all ages.
Booking information
Tickets: Free (ticket required)
To ensure the owls have a rest period, we are welcoming visitors in two time slots:
Session 1 (60 places): 12:00 – 13:30pm
Session 2 (60 places): 14:30 – 16:00pm
Please book a free ticket at The Gap Festival’s website for your preferred session.
Your patience during the crossover between sessions is greatly appreciated.
Light refreshments available to buy at the Study Centre opposite.
TEA/COFFEE | REFRESHMENTS
Important event information
This is a free event, but a ticket booked in advance is required.
All children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Parking is very limited. We strongly encourage visitors to car share, walk, or cycle where possible. A limited number of parking spaces can be reserved in advance by emailing info@withymead.org.
Owl Conservation Project | The Goring Gap Festival
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 credit:
2nd image: Tawny Owl in Hedgerow by David Dixon, CC BY-SA 2.0
21st June 2026
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Join us to find out more about the amazing river wildlife around Goring and learn how to create beautiful animal illustrations using colour and collage with Emma Shoard, illustrator and author of the wonderful ‘Life on the Thames’ children’s book. Create and decorate a butterfly or dragonfly (collage and drawing) or make a little house for your caddisfly (collage). The activities are suitable for ages 5+, and children must be accompanied by an adult. ‘Life on the Thames’ takes young readers on a journey from the source to the sea, exploring habitats and celebrating species along the way. Signed copies of Emma’s book will also be available to buy!
It’s a Cream Tea Sunday too – so there will be plenty of scones, jam and cream, cakes and refreshments to enjoy.
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Events | 31 May 2pm – 5pm Cream Tea Sunday
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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.
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