Pop by for a visit
At Brockholes you can explore our beautiful reserve, see the wildlife that call it ‘home’ or hunt out our Visitor Village with restaurant and shops, all of which float (yes really!) on one of our lakes.
Our stunning floating Visitor Village features a gift shop and a restaurant providing stunning views across the lake. You can also discover our interactive Welcome Centre and learn all about the wildlife that you could see on-site. Be sure to call in to pick up a welcome leaflet that will help you plan your day. You can view the reserve map in our Welcome Leaflet here to help you plan your first visit.
Brockholes Visitor Village
Opening Times:
April to October 10am-5pm
November to March 10am-4pm
Closed Christmas Day only
Sorry no dogs allowed!
Explore the reserve
Brockholes is one of the best sites in the UK for many species of bird and has one of the largest strips of ancient woodland in the county. You can take a stroll by the River Ribble, explore our woods or enjoy the lakes on site, which have all been specially designed to attract all kinds of wildlife for you to see!
Read more here about the happy habitats we've been working hard to create at Brockholes.
Walking Trails:
Gravel Pit Trail - 30 minutes walk
Meadow Lake Trail - 1 hour walk
Reserve Trail - 2 hour walk
In addition, throughout the year we will have seasonal, childrens trails to ensure that there will be something new to see each time you visit.
The Gravel Pit and Reserve Trails are accessible for wheelchair users and pushchairs. For further information please visit our Accessibility page.
Guided walks of the reserve are available throughout the year. You'll also discover our amazing hides, where you can shout with excitement or watch quietly!
What can I see at Brockholes?
Up to 1 hour - £1
1 - 2 hours - £2
2 - 5 hours - £4
Over 5 hours - £10
Charges apply to all users except coaches.
The income generated by car park charges is vital for ongoing conservation work.
Watch out!
The Visitor Village floats on water and there are lots of areas of open water on the reserve. Take care in these areas and keep an eye on any children with you. The following activities are not allowed on the reserve:
- Barbecues and fires
- Fishing
- Swimming
Sorry no dogs
There is a good reason! Dogs can disturb wildlife, especially nesting birds. If your dog was to get too close to a nesting bird it would cause the mother to leave the nest. So to avoid any accidents we ask that you don’t bring your dog. (Assistance dogs are welcome.)
Please do not feed the birds
Big gulls know it’s much easier to find food when we leave it lying around rather than finding their own lunch. Here at Brockholes we have lots of species breeding with us, little ringed and ringed plover, lapwing, oystercatcher and redshank. Unfortunately the big gulls will eat the chicks of these special birds so if we feed the gulls and encourage them to stay there is a big chance that they will eat our important chicks, so please do not feed the birds and take your leftover picnic away with you.
Please see our FAQ page for further visitor information.
