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    Brockholes Visitor Village

    Emma B Photography

    We have over 250-acres of land for you to explore and find your Nature Moments in.

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    Hare

    Lenny Hambrecht

    Brockholes is still a young reserve and has already seen some exciting wildlife visitors! The reserve changes with the seasons, so you can see something new each time you visit.

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    Wild Families: Survival

    Lottie Perry

    Get involved, get out the house and get stuck in with some practical wildlife experiences.

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    Paul Hayes Photography

    Our stunning Meadow Lake Suite floats on the lake, within a cluster of eco-buildings that nestle amongst the reeds.

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    Ziggi 8

    Claire Christopher Photography

    Imagine taking your wedding vows floating on water, surrounded by panoramic lake views and amazing wildlife.

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    Ken Hayes

    We receive zero government funding and rely on our members and grants to support our charitable activities.

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Silver-studded Blue butterfly

Invertebrates

Mountain hare

Mammals

Velvet Swimming Crab

Marine

Puffins on cliff

Birds

Adder

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Silver Birch

Trees and shrubs

Sphagnum Moss

Mosses and liverworts

Common toad

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Cock's-foot

Grasses, sedges and rushes

Oak Marble Gall Wasp

Galls

Wood Avens

Wildflowers

Maidenhair Spleenwort

Ferns and horsetails

Three-spined Stickleback

Freshwater fish

Porcelain Fungus

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Brockholes Nature Reserve is owned and managed by the Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside.
The Lancashire Wildlife Trust is a Registered Charity (No: 229325)

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