Wildlife reserves · South East England
Nature Discovery Centre
In or near Donnington.
Nature Discovery Centre — nature reserve in Berkshire, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Thatcham · 2.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Nature Discovery Centre, the nearest railway station is Thatcham, located 2.3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is RG19 3FU, and entry to the centre is free.
About
Nature Discovery Centre is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "nature reserve in Berkshire, England". Coordinates: 51.4000°, -1.2738°.
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Official information
The Nature Discovery Centre in Thatcham offers a variety of natural habitats including woodland, lakeside, and reedbeds for visitors to explore. Guests can enjoy walking trails, birdwatching from hides, and outdoor activities for children, making it a family-friendly destination.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Kennet SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Thatcham Reed Beds SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Nature Discovery Centre is a 35-hectare (86-acre) nature reserve in Thatcham in Berkshire. It is managed by the Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust. This site has a variety of habitats including a lake, woodland, reedbeds and hedges. The lake has many wintering wildfowl such as shovelers and pochrds. Invertebrates include the bloody-nosed and rhinoceros beetles. The centre has toilets, a cafe, a shop, bird hides and a visitor centre.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.4000, -1.2738
- District
- West Berkshire
- Parish
- Thatcham
- Postcode
- RG19 3FU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newbury
- Phone
- 01635 874381
- Nearest railway station
- Thatcham — 2.3 km
- Opening
- Tuesday-Sunday 10am-4pm; closed Monday (open during school holidays)
- Official site
- www.bbowt.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q85788025 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Nature Discovery Centre (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Nature Discovery Centre?
- Nature Discovery Centre is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG19 3FU), in the parish of Thatcham.
- What is Nature Discovery Centre?
- Nature Discovery Centre — nature reserve in Berkshire, England.
- How do I get to Nature Discovery Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Thatcham, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG19 3FU.
- Who owns Nature Discovery Centre?
- Nature Discovery Centre is owned by Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust.
- Is Nature Discovery Centre a protected site?
- Yes — Nature Discovery Centre is part of the River Kennet SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Thatcham Reed Beds SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Nature Discovery Centre free to visit?
- Yes, Nature Discovery Centre is free to enter.
- How do I get to Nature Discovery Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Thatcham, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG19 3FU.
- Are dogs allowed at Nature Discovery Centre?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.