# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Wild Wander - Big Garden Birdwatch
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 23 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 am – Fri, 23 Jan, 2026 at 12:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us for Wild Wanders, a regular programme of walks taking place 10am-12pm, every second Sunday and every fourth Friday of the month. Reflect and reconnect with nature by joining us on Wild Wanders. Learn about local heritage, nature and wildlife, themed walks and spend time outdoors socialising whilst becoming more active.

Below is our programme of walks. Each Walk will have its own event available to book onto, so come to as many as you like! Our Wild Wanders are aimed at those within the Coalfield area. Our location is listed on Eventbrite at To Be Announced, this is because the locations of our walks vary. Please refer to our Wild Wander Walk Programme for locations and walk details before booking. Booking via Eventbrite is essential to attend: https://linktr.ee/linkswithnature

Wild Wanders Walk Programme
Every fourth Friday across our project greenspaces

23rd January 10am-12pm at Herrington Country Park
Join us on a wintery walk throughout to spot seasonal wildlife. We will also be supporting RSPB's big garden bird watch for a duration of the walk, with a citizen science survey counting garden bird species. Please meet outside the building at Herrington Country Park, Chester Rd, Penshaw, Houghton le Spring DH4 7EL. What3Words: ///store.shirt.navy


Keep an eye out for more Wild Wanders sessions coming soon!
February Wild Wanders:
Sunday 8th Jan at Hetton Park and Bogs
Friday 27th Feb TBA


More information about our venues
Toilet Facilities, Cafes and Free carparking are available at The Hetton Centre/Hetton Community Pool & Wellness Centre, Springboard Adventure and at Herrington Country Park.

Please note Elemore Park building and toilet is closed, alternate facilities can be found at Easington Lane Community Access Point, Easington Lane, Houghton le Spring DH5 0LE. Refreshments are available to purchase from Coffee Sensations van Saturday-Sunday at Elemore Park. Free carparking is available.

More information about Wild Wanders
Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and sturdy shoes. Our walks are weather permitting. Should we have adverse weather or a weather warning is issued, you will receive a notification email from Durham Wildlife Trust via Eventbrite stating that the walk is cancelled.

Our walks will take place over mixed terrain lasting 1 – 2 hours, between 2 – 8 miles.

Children (anyone under 18) are welcome to attend with a parent/guardian and must be supervised by their parent/guardian at all times. Parents/guardians are responsible for assessing whether their child/children can walk on varying terrain and walks between 2 – 8 miles.

Dogs are not permitted on our walks. Service and medical assistance dogs are exempt. Thank you for your understanding.



Contact us
For further information about Wild Wanders running every second Sunday at Hetton Park and Bogs, please contact Alex – Links with Nature, Hetton Park and Bogs Officer at aswainston@durhamwt.co.uk

For further information about Wild Wanders running every fourth Friday across different Links with Nature Greenspaces, please contact Pip – Links with Nature, Engagement Officer at pjackson@durhamwt.co.uk

Or call Durham Wildlife Trust 0191 584 3112, ask for Alex or Pip.



Find out more about Links with Nature and our other events: https://linktr.ee/linkswithnature

Links with Nature is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund, with thanks to National Lottery players.

Want to join our walks as a volunteer? See our Walk Marshal Volunteers poster below!

Register: https://tinyurl.com/LWNVolunteer
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://linktr.ee/linkswithnature?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=washington-events

## Event venue details

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- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Herrington Country Park
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- **full address**: Herrington Country Park, Houghton le Spring, Washington, United Kingdom

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Links with Nature  (https://allevents.in/org/links-with-nature/25308564)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 23 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Herrington Country Park, Houghton le Spring, Washington, United Kingdom
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Links with Nature
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** health-wellness, trips-adventures, dog
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Wild Wander - Big Garden Birdwatch ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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