Brockholes Nature Reserve

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Whether it’s on the iconic floating Visitor Village or on the 250 acre nature reserve, Brockholes is full of Nature Moments just waiting for you to find! Located just off the M6, Brockholes is perfect for a family day out.

Explore the flagship, Lancashire Wildlife Trust nature reserve and you’ll see the wide variety of wildlife on offer. You can take a walk along the River Ribble, explore the ancient woodland and amble around the lakes while spotting a huge array of wildlife all year round.

There’s hides, paths and viewing points that have been specifically designed to allow you to get closer to nature and wildlife without disturbing it. We even have our very own Lancashire Wildlife Trust app to make your Brockholes visit even more exciting.

Brockholes Nature Reserve is home to two eating establishments, Kestrel Kitchen and Peckish. Kestrel Kitchen provides an indoor seating area for you to relax and recharge. Or if you prefer dining Al Fresco, Peckish ,which is dedicated to Lancashire Street Food, provides an outdoor seating area for you to enjoy your refreshments with some truly spectacular views.

The spectacular floating Visitor Village plays host to an interactive Welcome Centre, a shop and the Guild Wheel cycle path which runs right through the nature reserve. So why not hop on your bike and pop down for a pit stop? There are plenty of bike racks and a huge car park for visitors from further afield.