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On an island in North Kent, just 40 miles from London, lies Elmley National Nature Reserve  — a 3,300-acre wildlife haven. A nationally important site for breeding wading birds, it is also renowned for its raptors, owls and hares, as well as rare bees, dragonflies and flora.

We are thrilled to invite you to a very special event set to unfold on Elmley’s marshland this May, bringing together the site’s unique landscape, birdlife and biodiversity initiatives with stories of human migration, community, and culture — with some great music to (welly) boot.

Since the cessation of the much-missed Port Eliot and Good Life Experience festivals, we’ve had few chances to bring Caught by the River into three dimensions — to talk, walk and dance together — and we’re really excited to have the opportunity to do so once again. The reserve is easily accessible via public transport from London and other areas of Kent, and we’ll be running a shuttle service from the nearest station.

Tickets go on sale this coming Monday, 9th March, at 3pm, along with further lineup, accommodation and travel details. See you back here!