Natural landmarks · North West England
Brockholes Visitor Village
In or near Balderstone.
Brockholes Visitor Village — a natural landmark in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
Alexander P Kapp — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bamber Bridge · 5.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Brockholes Visitor Village is a natural landmark located in england-north-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Brockholes Visitor Village is a nature reserve in Lancashire that was transformed from a former quarry into a habitat for various wildlife. Visitors can explore walking trails, observe diverse species, and enjoy family-friendly activities throughout the year.
Place summary
Brockholes Visitor Village is a natural landmark located in North-West England. It features a unique floating visitor centre set within a nature reserve, providing access to diverse wildlife and scenic views. The site is designed to promote sustainability and environmental awareness.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.7711, -2.6272
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Preston
- Parish
- Preston, unparished area
- Postcode
- PR5 0AG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Preston
- Nearest railway station
- Bamber Bridge — 5.4 km
- Official site
- www.lancswt.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/110647408 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Brockholes Visitor Village?
- Brockholes Visitor Village is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PR5 0AG), in the parish of Preston, unparished area.
- What is Brockholes Visitor Village?
- Brockholes Visitor Village — a natural landmark in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Brockholes Visitor Village?
- The nearest railway station is Bamber Bridge, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode PR5 0AG.
- Is Brockholes Visitor Village free to visit?
- Yes, Brockholes Visitor Village is free to enter.
- How do I get to Brockholes Visitor Village?
- The nearest railway station is Bamber Bridge, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PR5 0AG.