AN ENVIRONMENTAL education centre will open next weekend with a host of free family events.

The Bromley Environmental Education Centre opens at High Elms Country Park, Shire Lane, Farnborough, on March 21.

Over the Easter weekend the programme of activities on offer will include wildlife walks, bird watching, woodcraft demonstrations and a chance to see some reptiles up close.

Bromley Council countryside and parks manager Stephanie Waddington said: "This is your chance to come and see our new visitor centre for the first time.

"We will be happy to show you the range of innovative building techniques which have been used.

"All families can join in our Easter egg challenge.

"Some of our popular activities need to be booked in advance. Please contact us."

To find out more, call 01689 862815 or visit websitebromley.gov.uk/beeche