Maidenhead & Windsor

Stroking a snake, holding a lizard and getting face to face with tropical frogs are some of the exciting activities daring junior naturalists can enjoy at Maidenhead Braywick Nature Centre during the February half term.

Countryside rangers are holding two 'Snakes Alive!' sessions on Sunday February 11, from 2pm to 3pm and 3.30pm to 4.30pm, where children – and adults – can handle the reptiles and learn all about these fascinating creatures.

Children must be accompanied by an adult and places should be booked in advance on 01628 796227. The cost is £5.50 per person with an Advantage Card; there is an additional daily entry fee of 80p per adult and 60p per junior for non-Advantage Card holders.

For youngsters between the ages of six and 10 years there are also the Hissers and Hoppers playday activities, on Tuesday February 13 and Thursday February 15, both from 2pm to 4pm. Activities includes making a toy snake and finding out about frogs.

Places must be booked in advance on 01628 796227. The cost is £3.95 per child with an Advantage Card; there is an additional daily entry fee of 60p for non-Advantage Card holders.

Braywick Nature Centre is at Hibbert Road, Maidenhead SL6 1UU.

For more details of these and other RBWM countryside service events over the next few weeks, visit www.rbwm.gov.uk/web/bnc_events.htm

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead