# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Hedgehog Day at Shepreth Wildlife Park
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 31 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am – Mon, 31 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Want to help save the UK’s favourite spiky neighbours? ?

Saving wildlife starts right at home. Join us at Shepreth Wildlife Park on Monday, 31st August* for a day dedicated to protecting local hedgehogs and supporting the SWCC Hedgehog Hospital!

Every year, our hospital rescues, treats and rehabilitates hundreds of sick, injured and orphaned hedgehogs, and your support helps keep our doors open.

✨ What's on:

? Special guest talk: Author & ecologist Hugh Warwick sharing his inspiring (and hilarious!) hedgehog stories

? Kids magic show

? Live music by The Light Waves (www.thelightwaves.co.uk) & Education Officer Al

? Face painting by Sarah The Facepainting Fairy (www.facebook.com/sarahthefacepaintingfairy) & temporary tattoos by Doris Loves (www.facebook.com/hellodorisloves)

?️ SWCC charity stall: Various goodies and some handmade gifts crafted by our very own zookeepers & volunteers!

?️ Raffle & silent auction with amazing prizes

? Local eco-organisations stalls, games & activities for all ages

Discover how small actions in your garden can make a massive difference for local wildlife!

*Standard admission prices apply.

Kind reminder: All activities and timings are subject to change without notice, depending on weather or other circumstances beyond our control.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/melbourn/hedgehog-day-at-shepreth-wildlife-park/200030534486439
- **Event Categories**: nonprofit, music, art, entertainment, kids, live-music, fine-arts, literary-art, magic-show, charities
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 88

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Melbourn
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Shepreth Wildlife Park
- **lat**: 52.08792
- **long**: 0.00794
- **full address**: Shepreth Wildlife Park, 1 Station Road, Royston, SG8 6, United Kingdom, Melbourn

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Hedgehog Day at Shepreth Wildlife Park being held?
  - **A:** Hedgehog Day at Shepreth Wildlife Park takes place on Mon, 31 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am to Mon, 31 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Shepreth Wildlife Park, 1 Station Road, Royston, SG8 6, United Kingdom, Melbourn.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Hedgehog Day at Shepreth Wildlife Park?
  - **A:** Hedgehog Day at Shepreth Wildlife Park is organized by Shepreth Wildlife Park.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Hedgehog Day at Shepreth Wildlife Park is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Melbourn, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 80+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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