Wild times at The Base

The world-renowned exhibition, now in its sixty-first year and on loan from the Natural History Museum in London, will open at The Base, Greenham on Friday 27 February (until 26 April), featuring some of the most exceptional nature photography taken today from across the globe.

The exhibition shines a light on powerful and fascinating images that capture hidden animal behaviour, spectacular species, and the breathtaking diversity of the natural world. Using photography's unique emotive power to engage and inspire audiences, the images share stories and species from around the world, encouraging a future of advocating for the planet.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year is the most prestigious photography event of its kind. Launched in 1965, today the competition receives entries from 113 countries and territories all over the world, highlighting its enduring appeal. This year’s award-winning images will embark on an international tour that will allow them to be seen by well over a million people, and The Base is just one of those touring venues!

Get involved and creative!

Families are invited to get involved through a playful and engaging programme of workshops designed to inspire creativity and curiosity. Children and their grown-ups can sing, move and explore together at Songs and Stories in The Gallery (Saturday 7, Thursday 19 March, Thursday 2, Saturday 11 April), while budding young makers can sculpt imaginative creatures in Wildlife Clay Animals (Saturday 21 March) with ceramicist Susie Oates. Family Day events and special opportunities to visit during the Easter holidays make The Base an ideal destination for shared creative time, encouraging families to connect with nature, art and storytelling in relaxed, welcoming ways.

For adults looking to get creative or enjoy inspiring evenings out, The Base offers a rich programme of talks, workshops and Gallery Lates (where the Gallery opens until 8pm!). Photographer Hannah Gamble leads Master the Art of iPhone Photography (Sat 14 Mar and Sat 18 Apr), blending exhibition-based learning with guided outdoor practice on Greenham Common. Those interested in ideas, discussion and contemporary culture can enjoy evening events including Poetry Open Mic Night (Thu 19 Mar), alongside expert-led talks such as WPY61 in Focus (Thu 5 Mar) with judging panel member Dr Gavin Broad, and Strictly Nature (Thu 23 Apr) with photographer Simon Booker. Together, these talks, workshops and Gallery Lates create a vibrant programme for adults keen to deepen their creative practice and engage more closely with the exhibition.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year 61 will be open at The Base on Friday 27 February and run until Sunday 26 April (open Tue - Sun, 10am - 5pm). Tickets are £0 Base Pass holder, full price £11.20 (£9.50 concs, £9 groups 10+, £7 under-16s, FREE under-5s).