Brockholes Winter Fayre is back for another year! With a full evening of entertainment in wild wintry surroundings, our Winter Fayre is a festive feel-good outing for the whole family. Join us for a magical evening complete with live music, festive food, traditional fairground games, fun crafting activities, magic shows, artisan markets, a Christmas lights switch on, and even the chance to meet Santa! 

Saturday 13th December, 4.30pm - 8pm

Our annual festive nature challenge is back! Could you do one wild thing a day from 25th December to 5th January? In those quiet days between Christmas and New Year, winter wildlife is just waiting to be explored! 

Your wild acts could include little things to help nature, like recycling your Christmas tree or feeding the garden birds – or things to help you connect to the natural world, like taking in a peaceful morning walk, or enjoying the calm of stargazing on a clear night. Signup for this year’s 12 Days Wild is now open!

Take part in 12 Days Wild

At this chilly time of year we might not spend as much time in our gardens, but there are still plenty of important gardening tasks we can tick off to give wildlife a helping hand through the winter months! From providing essential food for garden birds, to providing safe and cosy spots for minibeasts to spend the winter, there are lots of ways you can help wildlife at home in the run up to the coldest months. 

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If you're looking for inspiration for gift ideas this festive period, take a look at our wildlife-friendly gift guide!

Every purchase made from our shop supports our conservation work, so by treating a loved one to a calendar, species adoption, tote bag or gift membership, you're also helping to create, restore and maintain vital habitats for our region's wildlife.

Wild gifts that give back to nature

From roe deer hiding amongst frosted grasses to foxes playing in the snow and the robin's iconic red breast standing out against muted surroundings, wildlife in the winter is picture perfect. December’s photography competition theme is ’Christmas Card Wildlife’ so why not enter and be in with a chance of having your image featured in our 2027 calendar!

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What could be more Christmassy than meeting Santa himself?

Santa has kindly made the time in his busy schedule to stop by our nature reserves and cafes in the run up to the big day. Secure your spot at one of our festive events and enjoy a magical time with the whole family in beautiful natural surroundings.

Events include:

Breakfast with Santa at Brockholes and Moss Bank Park

Brunch with Santa at Mere Sands Wood

Supper with Santa at Brockholes and Moss Bank Park

Santa's Grotto at Moss Bank Park

Santa by the Lake at Brockholes

Secure your place here

Wrap up warm and explore our nature reserves this winter! Meander around the frost-covered landscapes as crisp leaves crunch beneath your feet. Listen to your surroundings and hear the robin’s song as you enjoy the serenity of nature at this time of year.

Or join one of our upcoming guided walks, where our experienced guides will help you identify local wildlife and get to know more about our region's wild wonders.

Explore our upcoming guided walks

Now is the perfect time to wrap up extra warm and head out in search of some breathtaking wildlife spectacles! The shorter days and colder weather might be here, but there is no shortage of wildlife sights to be enjoyed at our nature reserves and beyond. Enjoy mesmerising starling murmurations, watch owls hunting, head to the coast in search of winter waders, and much more.

Wildlife spectacles to look out for this winter