Seven Acres
Seven Acres Local Nature Reserve is 79-acre site where industry has paved the way for a resurgence in wildlife. Find out more about what you can see there.
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Events in Bolton
We have plenty of events at our Bolton sites: the Cafe at Moss Bank Park, the Hive at Moss Bank Park and the Cafe at Queens Park.
Our work
We lobby government, work with landowners, protect endangered species and restore wild places to create a region rich in wildlife.
Where to spot birds of prey on our nature reserves
As we drift into autumn so many wildlife spectacles await us, none more so than amazing birds of prey soaring above our nature reserves in Lancashire, Manchester & North Merseyside.
Educational Visits at Bolton Environmental Resource Centre
Bolton Environmental Resource Centre sits on the edge of Seven Acres Local Nature Reserve, making it a fantastic setting for children to explore the natural world. There is an array of habitats to explore, including wildflower meadows, heathland, hedgerows, wetlands, woodland and Bradshaw Brook running through.
Accessible nature reserves
Limited mobility needn’t mean missing out on nature. Find an accessible nature reserve near you and get closer to wildlife.
Bolton MPs keen to support wildlife
Today Lancashire Wildlife Trust welcomed Bolton’s three Members of Parliament for a discussion on the role of nature in improving health, protecting landscapes, and supporting local communities.…
Dog-friendly nature reserves
We have many dog-friendly nature reserves. Find out where you can appreciate nature with your four-legged friend and how to minimise disturbance to wildlife.
Scutchers Acres community orchard supports local foodbanks
Scutchers Acres is a mixture of woodland, grassland and an amazing community orchard in Burscough, West Lancashire – and not only is it supporting nature but the orchard bounty is supporting the…
Manchester, Bolton & Bury Canal
The Manchester, Bolton & Bury Canal opened up the valley to industry, and now, it is home for a stunning array of wildlife. Find out more about this site.
Kirkless Local Nature Reserve
Rare willow tits, flower-rich meadows and industrial relics live in harmony in this green oasis which forms a crucial piece of the Wigan Greenheart.
Our LWT Staff’s Favourite Reserves
In the spirit of all things active and autumnal, we asked staff what their favourite reserves were for a peaceful walk.