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We love pancakes, so we wanted to celebrate Pancake Day (even if we are a few days early!).

Join us at Abberton, where we will make some natural party crowns, play a party game or two, and make some food for the birds, so they can join the party. Of course, it wouldn't be complete if we didn't finish up by cooking some tasty pancakes on the fire to eat and enjoy!

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Abberton Pancake Party

Type:Children's Activity Event

Abberton Reservoir Nature Discovery Park, Church Road, Layer-de-la-Haye, Colchester, Essex, CO2 0EU

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Opening Times

Season (15 Feb 2026)
Day	Times
Sunday	10:15	- 11:45

Season (15 Feb 2026)
Day	Times
Sunday	12:30	- 14:00

Season (15 Feb 2026)
Day	Times
Sunday	14:30	- 16:00

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