Brockholes Nature Reserve inadvertently entered existence as a result of widespread industrial activity, in the form of a sand and gravel quarry. In spite of this large scale activity, the site has been reclaimed by nature in breath-taking fashion. The site was acquired by the Lancashire Wildlife Trust in 2006 and with careful and intricate planning, a space has been created whereby wildlife not only survives but thrives. Brockholes presents a perfect example of what can be achieved when care and attention is taken to encourage wildlife’s existence.

Furthermore, it is worth noting that Brockholes is not only for the adventurous walker it is accessible for everyone, with our spectacular floating village providing the perfect meeting point. The visitor village contains a welcome centre, activity room, restaurant and gift shop. With all these fantastic amenities, hours of fun can easily be enjoyed. Moreover, Brockholes is also an award winning eco-friendly conference centre which can host up to 130 people. Whilst also maintaining the ability to cater for special events. All these events take place against the stunning backdrop of meadow lake which creates the perfect scene for any occasion.