Eggs and Nests

Wren Nest

Kelda Tench

Eggs and Nests

Location:
The Cut Visitor Centre, 193 Abbey Foregate

,
Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 6AH
A drop-in event at The Cut. Learn all about birds’ eggs and nests, ready for Easter. Explore our collection of perfect replicas and real nests and have a go at the nest building challenge. Fun facts, the science behind it all and everything in between.

Event details

Date

Time
10:30am - 3:30pm
A static map of Eggs and Nests

About the event

The nesting season is under way, so take the opportunity to come and learn about the breeding habits of our feathered friends. See the amazing variety in birds’ eggs for yourself and examine some real nests. 

Tiny eggs, huge eggs, pointed eggs and round eggs – how much do you really know about this vital but hidden part of a bird’s life? Do you think you could make a nest yourself? How would you manage with just your feet and a beak? Try our nest building challenge – chocolate eggs up for grabs if you can make a nest that will hold them!

The event is free, but donations are appreciated to cover the cost of materials and support our work.

If your family prefers a quieter time, afternoons are usually less busy.

Know before you go

Dogs

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Dogs permitted
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Wheelchair access

Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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Parking information

Parking available near the venue, including two public charged car parks adjacent to the hall.
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Facilities

Toilets
Shop
Cafe/refreshments
Accessible toilet
Baby changing facilities
Nest building challenge

Kelda Tench

Eggs are the most perfect life-support capsule for developing chicks!