Brockholes is reinventing the idea of a nature reserve; challenging people's ideas about what a reserve is, and showing that reserves can be open, fun, challenging and a place to learn something new.
Pop by for a visit
Brockholes is a new nature reserve, with the UK's first floating Visitor Village. Opening Easter Sunday, you can enjoy a stroll around our trails, or hunt out our shops, restaurant and exhibition area, all floating on the lake.
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The History of Brockholes
Brockholes was a major quarry extraction site, located just off Junction 31 of the M6. The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside has been working for nearly ten years to secure the site and regenerate it as a mosaic of key habitats. Brockholes is of significant environmental importance, the diversity and quality of habitat is unrivalled in the region. Read More...
Our Conservation Work
Brockholes forms part of a network of regionally and nationally important conservation sites. With an assemblage of wetlands, ancient woodlands and grasslands, a major breeding site for over 53 species of bird, and some of the best wildlife features in the region, our conservation work on Brockholes and the surrounding areas reaches new levels of importance. The conservation plan for the site has been developed to allow space for wildlife to thrive, children to explore and enthusiasts to enjoy.
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