Brockholes

Brockholes Welcome to Brockholes - home of the UK's first floating Visitor Village and 250 acres of wildlife Please do:
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Brockholes, is a new kind of nature reserve; an unreserved reserve, located just off Jct 31 of the M6 near Preston. We are owned by the Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester & North Merseyside and have already hosted over 200,000 visitors since we opened in April 2011. Follow us on our adventure as we watch wildlife 'move in' to the reserve and host many fun events at our floating visitors cen

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Don't miss out on our magic shows this half term 🪄Perfect for keeping little ones entertained no matter what the weather...
25/05/2026

Don't miss out on our magic shows this half term 🪄

Perfect for keeping little ones entertained no matter what the weather, these shows include lots of engaging entertainment, music, dancing and of course magic! We will also have a special SEND friendly version of the show on Sunday 31st May at 2:30pm.

Join the brilliant Billys partytime entertainments during half term for a fun filled show!

📍Brockholes Nature Reserve, Preston
🗓️ 30th and 31st May
Due to the popularity of our magic shows, we recommend booking in advance to avoid disappointment.

Book your tickets here: https://ow.ly/1IsF50Z26UY

Did you know there are over 270 species of bee in the UK? 🐝From bumblebees to solitary bees, these incredible pollinator...
25/05/2026

Did you know there are over 270 species of bee in the UK? 🐝

From bumblebees to solitary bees, these incredible pollinators help support wildflowers, gardens and food crops across our region. 🌸

Recently, we launched our brand new Adopt a Bee packs, helping support pollinator-friendly habitats across Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside. 💛

Adopt a bee today and help local wildlife thrive: https://ow.ly/velZ50Z1uOZ

📸 Penny Frith

24/05/2026

Join us for some special May magic shows this half term ⭐️

It's not too late to grab your tickets for today from our welcome centre. Billy will also be returning on the 30th and 31st May for more fun filled shows!

Book here: https://ow.ly/cPe32000KRV

Billys partytime entertainments

24/05/2026

Join our community this June and enjoy re-connecting with our natural world through activities designed to make your day a bit wilder 🌳 🦋

Details and sign up here https://ow.ly/lcU650YMSzs

We have some exciting events lined up this year at Brockholes and you can be part of the action! We're looking for event...
23/05/2026

We have some exciting events lined up this year at Brockholes and you can be part of the action! We're looking for events set up and parking volunteers to join our friendly team 🚗

Our events are mainly held on weekends so availability on Saturdays or Sundays is ideal. You will get the opportunity to choose which events you would like to help out at from a list!

Find out more and apply here: https://ow.ly/kaeN50YRHbF

May half term is upon us and there's lots of fun to be had at Brockholes 🤩Have a go at pond dipping or embark on your ow...
23/05/2026

May half term is upon us and there's lots of fun to be had at Brockholes 🤩

Have a go at pond dipping or embark on your own adventure around the reserve with Xplorer challenge. Our free crafts and clubs will return including the popular LEGO® club where you can make, build and create until your heart's content! Or why not try one of our Make and Take kits?

There will be plenty of mayhem and magic in our magic shows with entertainment for the whole family 🪄

Our artisan markets will also be returning on Saturday 23rd, Sunday 24th, Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st of May so come along and have a browse whilst the kids are getting creative in our Welcome Centre 🛍️

Find out more and book onto an event here: https://ow.ly/Bb6h50Z27hm

What's been seen on the reserve recently? It has been a brilliant week for invertebrate sightings with various colourful...
22/05/2026

What's been seen on the reserve recently? It has been a brilliant week for invertebrate sightings with various colourful butterflies spotted across the reserve including Small Copper, Orange Tip and Common Blue to name but a few 🦋

We've started to see dragonflies and damselflies emerging with nymphs spotted in our pond dipping sessions with schools this week! If you haven't already booked your place for pond dipping over the half term, we do still have some places left 🔎

We've seen lots of lovely lapwing chicks across the reserve recently and we have had a few sightings of roe deer with their young 🦌

'Kevin' the kestrel has been very active across the reserve this week and we also had a sparrowhawk sighting.

Have you visited Brockholes this week? Let us know your sightings in the comments 👉

Did you know...we're hosting an optics and outdoors show on the 13th and 14th June in partnership with Viking Optical and In Focus. Find out more here: https://ow.ly/gjqZ50Z2TpM

Our popular magic shows return to Brockholes this May half term! 🪄Perfect for keeping little ones entertained no matter ...
21/05/2026

Our popular magic shows return to Brockholes this May half term! 🪄

Perfect for keeping little ones entertained no matter what the weather, these shows include lots of engaging entertainment, music, dancing and of course magic! We will also have a special SEND friendly version of the show on Sunday 31st May at 2:30pm.

Join the brilliant Billys partytime entertainments and friends during half term for a fun filled show!

📍Brockholes Nature Reserve, Preston
🗓️ 23rd, 24th, 30th and 31st May
Due to the popularity of our magic shows, we recommend booking in advance to avoid disappointment.

Book your tickets here: https://ow.ly/1IsF50Z26UY

This week, St. Andrews school embarked on an exciting pond dipping session at Brockholes 🦎 🔍We identified nymphs, mollus...
21/05/2026

This week, St. Andrews school embarked on an exciting pond dipping session at Brockholes 🦎 🔍

We identified nymphs, molluscs, newts, and dragonflies 🐌

Come and have a go at pond dipping this half term! Find out more and book here: https://ow.ly/eSMe50Z2aK4

Address

Brockholes Nature Reserve, Junction 31, M6 Samlesbury, Preston New Road
Preston
PR50AG

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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