Brockholes Nature Reserve
Off Junction 31 of the M6, Preston, PR5 0AG · Preston
A Lancashire Wildlife Trust reserve just off Junction 31 of the M6, famous for its award-winning floating Visitor Village with the Kestrel Kitchen cafe, gift shop and toilets — open 10am-4pm daily. Entry is free (parking is £6 all day) and families can enjoy the outdoor play area, family-friendly bird hides and plenty of walking trails. Surfaced paths and accessible gates make it wheelchair and pram friendly.
Spark Hub tip: No dogs are permitted on the reserve.
Visitor information
Visitor info
- Hours
- Visitor Village 10am-4pm dailycar park open 6am-7pm
- Address
- Off Junction 31 of the M6, Preston, PR5 0AG
- Price
- Free
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Parking
- £6 all day (car park open 6am-7pm); 3, 6 and 12 month passes available from the Visitor Centre
- Facilities
- Floating Visitor Village · Kestrel Kitchen cafe · Toilets · The Nest gift shop · Outdoor play area · Bird hides · Picnic area · Accessible surfaced trails · Disabled parking
- Phone
- 01772 872000
Last checked Sun, 26 Jul 2026 · Food nearby, parents’ tips and more in the planner →
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