Eel Fest - A Free Community/Family Friendly Event Celebrating the European Eel and Our Rivers

Discover how amazing the European eel is and how important the Kennet is for eel and many other species of wildlife.

Where: Stonebridge Wild River Reserve, Marlborough
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When: 10am - 1pm
Parking: No parking at the reserve, Stonebridge Lane is a public footpath. For more information about the reserve visit: Stonebridge Wild River Reserve - ARK River Kennet



Eel wanging - how far can you throw our toy eels? 
Pin the eel on the Sargasso Sea
Eel School - Summer Holidays River School river dipping. Adults and children welcome to take part. Discover the tiny but vital river life and learn all about the amazing life cycle of the European eel. 
* A responsible adult must stay with children taking part in this activity. 

Wildlife Walks
10.30am - 11.30am Wildlife Walk with Dogs On Leads

12 noon - 1pm Wildlife Walk, No Dogs

For more details or questions on this event email anna@kennetandpang.org

Eel Fest is part of the Thames Catchment Community Eels Project - Development Phase, ARK is a partner in this muti-partner project led by Thames Rivers Trust and is possible with the National Lottery Heritage Fund.