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Wildlife Day - September 2025

 

Saturday, 20th September 2025

Park Cameras Wildlife Day

 

• FREE wildlife photography talks • See a large range of birds of prey
• FREE expert advice • EXCLUSIVE offers • FREE giveaways • FREE parking

SEMINARS BRANDS ATTENDING

If Wildlife’s your thing, then don’t miss the Park Cameras Wildlife Day, held at our Burgess Hill store on Saturday 20th September 2025.

The Wildlife Day is BACK! Upon visiting the store on 20th September, you’ll find some incredible one-day-only offers, and product experts available all day from a wide variety of leading brands including Canon, Sony, Nikon, Panasonic, Manfrotto, Lowepro, Epson, and Benro to name just a few!

We’ll also be hosting a variety of engaging FREE seminars where you can hear from some leading photographers from the industry, who will share their tips and tricks focusing on different aspects of wildlife photography, and we hope that you’ll be able to take something from this to incorporate into your own photography. Places are limited, so please see below for further details on how you can book your place.


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The Hawking Centre


This Autumn, we are delighted to be joined by our friends from The Hawking Centre who will have a variety of Birds of Prey for you to photograph and test out any new cameras or lenses you might be interested. Their expert team come with a wealth of knowledge about Birds of Prey, so if you’ve got any burning questions, this is a fantastic chance to get them answered and is a great chance for children to see a collection of birds that you might not expect to see in the town on any ordinary day!

 

Free Photography Talks

Details coming soon... watch this space!



 

Brands attending the Park Cameras Wildlife Day

Canon

Canon

Join us at the Wildlife Day where experts from Canon will be available to show you their latest range of cameras, lenses and binoculars, including the longest-reaching telephoto zoom lens for the RF mount, the RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM, and the superb new EOS R5 Mark II and EOS R1! Plus, if you’re just getting into the world of wildlife photography and want to get closer to nature, be sure to check out the recently released RF 75-300mm.

If you’re an existing Canon user, why not bring along your camera and try out the range of lenses for yourself.

Sony

Sony

Join us this Wildlife Day for an immersive experience that showcases the power of Sony technology in capturing the beauty of the natural world. You'll have the opportunity to connect with Sony technical experts, who will be there throughout the day to guide you, answer your questions, and help you get the most out of your wildlife photography.

Get hands-on with an impressive range of Sony cameras and lenses—including the flagship Alpha 1 II with global shutter and the FE 300mm f/2.8 GM OSS, perfect for handheld shooting and ensuring no bird is too fast to catch. You’ll also have the chance to try the ever-popular FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS, a favourite among wildlife photographers.

Nikon

Nikon

If you're passionate about photographing the beauty of the natural world, you'll need a camera and lens combination that brings you close enough to capture every detail from a safe distance.

At the Wildlife Day, we’ll have technical experts from Nikon UK who will help you choose the perfect gear you need to perform such a task, and you'll be able to get hands-on with the latest products including the Coolpix P1100 featuring an extraordinary 125x optical zoom.

On the day you'll also be able to test out their Z-series mirrorless cameras including the Z 7 II, Z 6 II, Z6 III, Z 8 and Z 9. Plus see the wide-range of Z-mount lenses available.

In addition to this, you’ll be able to get closer to nature by trying out the range of binoculars from Nikon. Whether you’re stargazing, birdwatching or just taking in the incredible beauty of wildlife, these binoculars help you explore the earth and skies above in stunning detail and clarity. Speak to the experts on the day to help find the perfect pair for your needs.

Panasonic

Panasonic

Whether video, photography or a mixture of both is your thing, visit us at our Wildlife Event where a technical expert from LUMIX UK will be on-hand throughout the day with the range of LUMIX S and LUMIX G cameras and lenses, including the popular LUMIX G9 II and LUMIX S1 II and LUMIX S5 II cameras.

Fujifilm

OM System

The philosophy of continuous self-discovery through the appreciation of the natural world is the heartbeat of the OM SYSTEM range of cameras and lenses. Join us at the Wildlife Day where award winning professional wildlife photographer Tesni Ward will be on hand throughout the day to show you their current line-up of cameras and lenses, designed to help facilitate a life of curiosity and joyful discovery, enabling you to explore nature’s beauty.

PGYTECH

PGYTECH

Join us at the Wildlife Day where we’ll be joined by a PGYTECH product expert, ready to show you their solutions to help you focus on creating content, including bags and cases, gloves, card readers and more!

Epson

Epson

Have you ever wanted to print your own images? Well now you can! Epson will be at our Wildlife Day demonstrating how you can print your images in the comfort of your own home. With their amazing range of Surecolor and EcoTank A3 / A2 printers, full of the latest cutting-edge technology you can produce amazing prints right from your own home - ideal for amateur and semi-professional photographers.

Why not bring one of your favourite photos with you to the Wildlife Day on a USB Stick or SD card and Epson will show you the quality of their printers by printing off your image at A3 size while you wait for you to take away and keep - all for FREE!

Manfrotto

Manfrotto

Join us in in store where an expert from Manfrotto will be available to help you find the perfect tripod, monopod of head for your needs, including the recently launched Manfrotto ONE series - ideal for taking on your wildlife adventures! Feel free to bring your camera gear along on the day so you can get a feel or how your own kit will work with Manfrottos sophisticated and sturdy range.

Lowepro

Lowepro

For over 50 years, Lowepro camera bags, backpacks and cases have been on countless adventures and mastered a wide range of climates and conditions in the most remote parts of the world. Visit us in store on the Wildlife Day and check out the current line-up of bags ready for your own adventures in 2025 and beyond including the popular ProTactic III - designed so you can transport your gear effortlessly, without compromising on comfort.. Feel free to bring your camera gear on the day to help find the perfect bag for your needs.

Vanguard

Vanguard

Join us in store and receive honest and friendly advice to help you find the camera support / bag from Vanguard that suits your needs. Join us on the day and you’ll be able to check out the NEW VEO Metro range of bags & cases, and the latest VEO 5X Carbon Fibre Tripods offering an optimal balance between portability and stability. Feel free to bring your gear along to test out their supports for yourself! Plus, experience the outdoors up close with the range of binoculars from Vanguard – designed with outdoor enthusiasts in mind.

Benro

Benro

Join us in our Burgess Hill store and try out a wide-range of Tripods from Benro including the new Cyanbird range. Whether you are waiting patiently for a kingfisher close-up or stalking woodland creatures through the forest… you need the right gear! With a perfect mix of strength, durability and flexibility Benro provide solutions to all shooting situations. Bring your camera and lens along and see how it feels on a range of different tripods.

Shimoda

Shimoda

Join us at the Park Cameras Wildlife Day and check out some of the most popular camera bags for outdoor creators and adventure photographers in the shape of Shimoda bags. Their modular product range comprises of backpacks and core units, with a wide range of options suited to small or large frames with various load capacities, and practical accessories to extend the functionality of any bag you choose.

Samyang

Samyang

With over 50 years of camera lens innovation and craftsmanship, Samyang offer a wide variety of lenses that will allow every photographer and videographer to share their unique perspective with the world. Join us at the Wildlife Day to see the range available including the AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 designed for Sony E-Mount users.

Calibrite

Calibrite

Visit us at our Burgess Hill store and learn about the very best solutions for photographers, filmmakers and content creators who love colour and demand the very best tools for their colour-critical workflow, with the latest products from Calibrite.

Gitzo

Gitzo

Join us at the Park Cameras Wildlife Day where a technical expert from Gitzo will be on hand to show you their range of tripods, monopods and heads – all designed to be durable when out in the field, including conditions at the extreme, whilst also giving you the performance you need from a reliable support.

Joby

Joby

Join us on Saturday 12th April 2025 and check out the range of functional, innovative, yet easy to use mini tripods and accessories from Joby – suitable whether you're constantly on the move, creating daily vlogs, capturing social media posts, or embarking on thrilling adventures.

Spider Holster

Spider Holster

Visit us for the Park Cameras Wildlife Day where an expert from Spider Holster will be on-hand to show you how you can enjoy longer, more productive shoots out in the field by taking the weight off your cameras off your neck, shoulders and back.

The Spider Holster keeps your camera out of the way and easy to reach, freeing up your hands to interact with your client & scenery, allowing more shots per shoot.

Newell

Newell

If you’re looking for an affordable battery or charger for your camera gear, an expert from Newell will be available at the Imaging Festival to help you find the perfect option for you.


Trade-in at Wildlife Day


Join us at the Park Cameras Wildlife Day where you can trade-in or sell your existing kit either against something new, or for cash (paid via bank transfer within 3-5 days). Simply bring your kit along on the day where one of our used specialists will be on-hand to evaluate your kit.

To help your experience in store, we recommend getting a quote in advance of your visit where possible. There’s no commitment or obligation for you to trade-in and we understand if you change your mind. Quotes are valid for 14 days.

Get your quote here

 

Amateur Photographer Magazine


Join us at the Wildlife Day at our Burgess Hill store where we’re delighted to be joined by the Mid-Sussex Camera Club.

The Mid-Sussex Camera Club are a friendly and enthusiastic group who are passionate about photography across a diverse range of genres. They meet regularly throughout the year and welcome anyone with any interest in photography – whatever part of your journey you find yourself.

Visit their stand at the Wildlife Day where you’ll be able to see a collection of recent shots from members of the club, as well as speak to some of those involved.

Find out more about the Mid-Sussex Camera Club

 

 

 

Want to learn a bit more about what you can expect by visiting Wildlife Day at Park Cameras? If so, then watch our previous live video where team member and Park Cameras YouTube host Gareth shows you around!

Park Cameras Wildlife Day: LIVE! [23rd September 2023]

We’re here LIVE at the Park Cameras Wildlife Day looking at all that’s new and ideal for shooting wildlife with a whole bunch of kit. If there’s a question you have, or there’s something you want to see, let us know & we’ll try our best for you!

Posted by Park Cameras on Saturday 23 September 2023

Parking Information for Wildlife Day

Thanks to our neighbours at Edwards, parking facilities for attendees of the Wildlife Day can be found using their car park. The entrance to their car park can be found just beyond Park Cameras, off Innovation Drive. There is a pathway from the car park back to York Road.

Where to park at Park Cameras Wildlife Day

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