Meet our reserve events and catering team

Matthew Swift

Marketing Officer for LWT. I enjoy relaxing walks where nature can be appreciated in all its natural splendour. Moreover, I am resolutely passionate about our local area and all the wonderful wildlife and natural beauty contained within it.

Brockholes nature reserve - Kenny Glover, Lark Photography

Connecting people with nature is at the heart of everything we do and for many visitors, their first experience of Lancashire Wildlife Trust begins with a warm welcome, a delicious meal or an unforgettable event.

Across our visitor centres and nature reserves, our reserve events and catering team helps create memorable experiences that encourage people to spend more time in nature while supporting wildlife conservation. Whether they're serving locally sourced food, organising family-friendly activities or preparing for a wedding or corporate event, the team plays an essential role in bringing our reserves to life.

So, who are the people behind these fantastic visitor experiences? Let's learn more about what they do.

Creating memorable days in nature

Our reserve events and catering team is made up of passionate, dedicated people who share a love of great hospitality and the natural world. Every day they help create welcoming spaces where visitors can relax, celebrate and reconnect with nature.

From preparing fresh seasonal menus and serving customers in our cafés to coordinating private functions, community events and wildlife-themed activities, the team ensures every visitor enjoys a memorable experience from the moment they arrive.

Beth and Iain's spring wedding at Brockholes

More than great food and events

Our cafés and event spaces are about much more than hospitality. They provide welcoming places where people can slow down, spend time outdoors and experience the wellbeing benefits that nature offers.

The team delivers a wide variety of experiences throughout the year, including seasonal celebrations, family activities, educational events, private functions, weddings and corporate hire. Every event is carefully delivered with the same commitment to outstanding customer service while showcasing the incredible landscapes and wildlife that make our reserves so special.

By creating enjoyable experiences in inspiring natural settings, the team helps visitors build lasting connections with wildlife and encourages them to return throughout the year.

Supporting conservation through every visit

Every cup of coffee served, every event hosted and every meal enjoyed helps support Lancashire Wildlife Trust's work to protect wildlife and restore nature across the region.

The reserve events and catering team play an important role in making this possible. By creating welcoming experiences that encourage people to visit, celebrate and spend time at our reserves, they help generate vital income that directly supports conservation projects, habitat management and community engagement.

Their work demonstrates that hospitality and conservation can go hand in hand. Every smile, every successful event and every returning visitor helps inspire more people to value, enjoy and protect the natural world.

Whether you're joining us for lunch after a walk, attending a family event, celebrating a special occasion or simply enjoying a coffee surrounded by wildlife, our team looks forward to welcoming you.