Large bodies of water at our nature reserves can be dangerous and should not be entered at any time. Always supervise children and pets around water and ensure they stay a safe distance away.
Autumn 2020 by David Goldsmith
Kingfisher by Dave Mount
Brandon Marsh by Anne Patterson
Brandon Marsh Steve Cheshire
Location
Know before you go
Dogs
Assistance dogs only
When to visit
Opening times
Winter opening hours (1 Oct - 31 March): 9.30am - 4.00pm Monday-Friday | 10am - 4.00pm Saturday and Sunday.Summer opening hours (1 April - 30 Sept): 9.30am - 4.30pm Monday-Friday | 10am - 4.30pm Saturday and Sunday.
Bank holidays: weekend hours apply.
Best time to visit
April to OctoberAbout the reserve
Brandon Marsh is well known for the variety and quality of its pools, reedbeds, grassland and woodland. The large pools were created by gravel extraction and attract a huge variety of birds and other wildlife. There are nine hides throughout the reserve where you can get up close to the resident wildlife.
Become a member and enjoy free entry all year round!
We're now asking to see membership cards when you enter Brandon Marsh, so we can monitor visitor flow. Just ask staff for further details. Thank you for your co-operation.
Brandon Marsh Café
We’re pleased to announce that Brandon Marsh café is now open for hot and cold drinks, light bites and snacks. Now serving toasties, jacket potatoes, sandwiches, bacon and sausage baps, and vegan sausage baps. Gluten-free options available.
The Café is open from Monday to Sunday. Please note, we serve hot meals until 3pm. Open hours:
- Monday - Friday: 9.30am - 4.30pm
- Saturday - Sunday: 10am - 4.30pm
Something to look for in every season
- Spring spotter sheet
- Summer flowers or Summer woodland spotter sheet
- Autumn spotter sheet
- Winter woodland spotter sheet
The Visitor Centre
Relax in our peaceful orchard, climb inside a harvest mouse's nest in Mouse Manor, watch for your favourite birds from one of our hides and explore the education and sensory gardens.
Younger children can hunt for hidden plaques on the brass rubbing trail to create colourful pictures on their rubbing sheet. Then it's off to the Nature Trails to explore the wildlife habitats of the nature reserve.
If you're a first-time visitor, remember to ask at reception for a map!
Events
We run a fantastic range of events, from children's pond dipping to art exhibitions, guided walks, wildlife courses and Christmas crafts for adults. Learn a new skill like bushcraft or discover how to identify birds. Book your tickets online!
Gift Shop
Well-stocked with wildlife books, animal homes, bird seed, bird feeders and an extensive range of gifts and confectionery.
The Education Centre
Our purpose-built classroom welcomes school visits for a variety of curriculum-related activities. Outside we have a lovely education garden, with a mud kitchen for messy play. We also have children's activities during the school holidays.
Hosting a meeting?
Book our barn or other rooms for your meeting or conference! Find out more about our room rates and facilities available.
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Environmental designation
Location map
A map of Brandon Marsh Nature Reserve
