# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Big Nature Challenge
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: 🌿 The Big Nature Challenge is coming to the forest on Saturday 25 th April 🌿
A full day of wild discoveries, hands‑on fun, and outdoor adventure for families, friends, and curious explorers of all ages.

🐾 Animal Encounters with ZooLab
Get up close with amazing creatures in our bookable ZooLab sessions. Perfect for little adventurers who love the weird and wonderful. Pre booking essential here https://www.forestryengland.uk/forest-event/events-hamsterley/zoolab-hamsterley-forest 

🌱 iNaturalist Bioblitz
Join our forest‑wide nature recording challenge. How many species can you spot? From birds to beetles, fungi to flowers—every sighting helps us build a picture of the forest’s wildlife.
https://ericnortheast.org.uk/citynaturechallenge/ 

🛍️ Nature Goodies for Sale
Pick up ID books, bug boxes, and scavenger hunt bags to help you explore even more. Great for keeping the kids engaged all day long. We have some free activity sheets to try too!

🚶 Waymarked Walks
Choose your trail and wander at your own pace. Whether you’re after a gentle stroll or a longer wander, the forest is yours to explore. Pick up a free trail map from the info point

🍎 Perfect for Picnics
Bring a blanket, find a sunny spot, and enjoy lunch surrounded by birdsong and trees. Or pick up a take our treat from our onsite café open from 9am

✨ A brilliant day out for families, nature lovers, and anyone who loves a bit of outdoor magic.
We can’t wait to see what you discover.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bishop-auckland/the-big-nature-challenge/200029938919615
- **Event Categories**: contests, trips-adventures, kids
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 19

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Bishop Auckland
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Hamsterley Forest, Bedburn, Bishop Auckland
- **lat**: 54.67985
- **long**: -1.84609
- **full address**: Hamsterley Forest, Bedburn, Bishop Auckland, United Kingdom

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Big Nature Challenge being held?
  - **A:** The Big Nature Challenge takes place on Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am at Hamsterley Forest, Bedburn, Bishop Auckland, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Big Nature Challenge?
  - **A:** The Big Nature Challenge is organized by Hamsterley Forest - Forestry England.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Big Nature Challenge is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bishop Auckland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The Big Nature Challenge sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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