Brockholes Nature Reserve

Have an amazing day out with the kids when you visit the floating visitor village in the nature reserve near Preston.

Explore the lakes and woodland, take a stroll by the River Ribble and just get close to nature on the wheel friendly trails.

The kids will love to explore the adventure play area nestled in the grassland. They can swing, climb, balance and bounce on the natural wood challenges including swings, balance blocks, see-saw, play hut, zip wire and scoop and dig area. Adventurous children over 7 years can take the high ropes course and enjoy a view across the nature reserve. The Climbing Forest is low level climbing feature with challenges, interconnecting beams, ropes and walkways and a crow’s nest to aim at.

Look out for the regular special events for families and join regular guided walks, as well as workshops in the activity room and weekly Nature Tots sessions.

The reserve is free to enter but there is a car park charge of £5 for all day parking. All funds from car parking goes into maintaining the reserve and its facilities.