🗓️ Tuesday 5th – Thursday 7th August 2025
RPSB Arne’s popular Big Wild Sleepouts are back for 2025 – with one family-friendly event and one adult-only sleepout.
It’s a rare chance to camp out in nature on a dedicated nature reserve, where you’ll hear nightjars at dusk, watch the sun set and rise over Poole Harbour and enjoy a catered supper and breakfast made by the on-site café team.
Dates & Timings
Adult Sleepout
Tuesday 5th August
- Timings: From 2pm on Tuesday 5th – 12.30pm on Wednesday 6th August
- Older children allowed – please enquire via email: arne@rspb.org.uk
- Find full information, tickets & booking online: events.rspb.org.uk/events/111943
Family Sleepout
Wednesday 6th August
- Timings: From 2pm on Wednesday 6th – 12.30pm on Thursday 7th August
- Children are classed as over 5 & under 16 and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
- Full information, tickets & booking: events.rspb.org.uk/events/112028
Further information
- Guided walks available
- All dietary requirements catered for
- For everyone’s comfort & enjoyment there is no music, ballgames, fires, vaping or smoking allowed
- Registered assistance dogs only
RSPB Arne has been recently featured on BBC Springwatch and is home to a wealth of wildlife in Dorset.
The nature reserve holds regular events throughout the year. For the full calendar and membership information, visit RSPB Arne online: https://events.rspb.org.uk/arne
