Tuesday, 19 August

Meet a Reptile Day @ Beam Parklands

By LBBD Ranger Service

Join specialists for an interactive reptile experience & much more - Drop in from 11am to 2pm.

Date and time

Location

Beam Parklands Country Park

Oval Road North Dagenham RM10 9EH United Kingdom

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About this event

Ever wondered if snakes really are slippery? Now's your chance to find out!

Gain a better understanding and appreciation for these fascinating, elusive creatures through an up-close encounter that would be impossible in the wild. Learn more about their features and behaviour, and how best to look after them in their natural surroundings.

'Snakes Alive' and Rocky's Animals will be bringing a range of wonderful reptiles and other fantastic beasts for you to meet and interact with. We will also have a Punch & Judy Show plus other activities for children.

Venue: Beam Parklands, Clemence Road, Dagenham, England, RM10 9YN

NB: Car parking available in Wellington Drive opposite Leys Children's Centre

Time: Drop-in anytime between 11:00am – 2.00pm

Age group: Family (all ages welcome)

Date: Tuesday 19 August, 2025

Cost: FREE

Booking not needed - Drop in throughout the day

Contact: rangers@lbbd.gov.uk

Contact Number: 020 8227 2332

An adult must accompany a participant and stay for the duration of the event.

We will be outdoors for the whole event, please dress for the weather and wear strong stout footwear.

*** PLEASE BE AWARE, THERE WILL NOT BE ANY REFRESHMENTS OR TOILET FACILITIES ON SITE AS THIS IS A DROP IN EVENT ***

Organised by

LBBD Ranger Service

The Ranger Service looks after several parks across Barking & Dagenham and works with local communities to encourage more people to use parks in the borough. We host a series of events for all ages throughout the year and work with schools to teach children all about wildlife and why it's so important.