List of nature centres in the United Kingdom

This is a list of nature centres in the United Kingdom.

England
Name Location County Summary
Ainsdale Discovery CentreAinsdaleMerseysideinformation, headquarters for the Sefton Coast and Countryside Service, education and programs about the 988-hectares Ainsdale and Birkdale Sandhills Local Nature Reserve
Attenborough Nature CentreAttenboroughNottinghamshireOperated by the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust, includes visitor centre, 145 hectares of lakes, wetland, grassland and scrub
Avenue Learning CentreWingerworthDerbyshirewebsite, operated by the Derbyshire Wildlife Trust, open for school visits in the Avenue Washlands reserve
Bishops Wood CentreStourport-on-SevernWorcestershirewebsite, focuses on learning for sustainability, outdoor environmental learning, 39 hectares, operated by the Field Studies Council
Birmingham Nature CentreBirminghamWest MidlandsZoo with a range of animals from Europe and around the world
Brandon Marsh Nature CentreCoventryWest MidlandsHeadquarters of the Warwickshire Wildlife Trust, 92 hectare (228 acre) reserve with visitor centre with displays, hands-on activities and reserve information
British Wildlife CentreNewchapel, SurreySurreyOutdoor displays of native wildlife
Brocks Hill Country Park and Environment CentreOadbyLeicestershirewebsite, 30 hectares (67 acres), visitor centre features sustainable living technology
Canterbury Environmental Education CentreCanterburyKentwebsite, 12 hectares, run in partnership with Kent County Council and National Grid
Centre of the EarthBirminghamWest MidlandsEnvironmental education center operated by the Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country
ConkersMoiraLeicestershirewebsite, located in the National Forest, 120 acres, indoor and outdoor exhibits and discovery areas
Cricklepit MillExeterDevonwebsite, working water mill, headquarters for the Devon Wildlife Trust
Earth Trust CentreLittle WittenhamSouth OxfordshireOperated by Earth Trust, visitor and education centre, near the Wittenham Clumps
Holland Park Ecology CentreKensington and ChelseaLondon22-hectare park (54 acres), programs include nature walks, talks, programs for schools and outdoor activity programs for children
How HillLudhamNorfolkSeasonal gardens, residential environmental education courses for school children, adult and family programs
Iver Nature Study CentreIverBuckinghamshirewebsite, 2.5 acres, run in partnership with Groundwork Thames Valley and the National Grid
Langdon Visitor CentreBasildonEssex461-acre Langdon reserve, operated by Essex Wildlife Trust, includes the Havens Plotlands Museum
Natural ScienceCentreNewchapelStaffordshirewebsite, includes a planetarium, observatory, alternative energy displays and a reclaimed wasteheap conservation area
Natural World CentreThorpe on the HillLincolnshireVisitor and nature education centre for Whisby Nature Park
The Nature Discovery CentreThatchamBerkshireLocated on a quarry lake, features interactive wildlife and natural history displays, near to Thatcham Reed Beds, operated by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
Parkridge CentreSolihullWest MidlandsOperated by the Warwickshire Wildlife Trust in Brueton Park, 5.5 acre reserve in 130-acre park
PensthorpeFakenhamNorfolkReserve covers 600 acres (240 ha), includes visitor centre, gardens, lakes
Radipole LakeWeymouthDorsetWild Weymouth Discovery Centre features exhibits and programs about the lake and birds, trails and viewing blinds, operated by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
Ribble Discovery CentreLytham St AnnesLancashirewebsite, education about Fairhaven Lake and the Ribble and Alt Estuaries, operated by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
Rippledown Environmental Education CentreRingwouldKentwebsite, outdoor learning center, operated by the Bay Trust
Rutland Water Nature ReserveEgletonRutlandIncludes the Anglian Water Birdwatching Centre and the Lyndon Visitor Centre
Skelton Grange Environment CentreLeedsWest Yorkshirewebsite, 10 acres, partnership between The Conservation Volunteers and National Grid
Tilgate Nature CentreCrawleyWest SussexFeatures over 100 different species of animals including endangered and farmyard animals
Wembury Marine CentreWemburyDevonOperated seasonally by Devon Wildlife Trust, features interactive displays, aquaria and rockpool rambles
West Boldon LodgeWest BoldonTyne and Wearwebsite, 13 acres, programs for schools and the community
Wildlife Discovery Room at Carsington WaterAshbourneDerbyshireOperated as a partnership of Derbyshire Wildlife Trust and Severn Trent Water
WWT Arundel Wetland CentreArundelWest Sussex60-acre (240,000 m²) wetland reserve with visitor centre, trails, hides, boat safari
WWT London Wetland CentreBarnesLondonOver 100 acres (40 hectares), wetland reserve with visitor centre, trails, hides, ducks and birds from around the world
WWT Martin Mere Wetland CentreOrmskirkWest LancashireOver 363 acres (147 ha), wetland reserve with visitor centre, trails, hides, canoeing, otters, natural play space
WWT Slimbridge Wetland CentreSlimbridgeGloucestershire120 acres (49 ha), wetland reserve with visitor centre, trails, hides, canoeing, toad and amphibian display, flamingo lagoon
WWT Washington Wetland CentreWashingtonTyne and WearFeatures rare and exotic birds, otters, wetland-themed adventure play area
WTT Welney Wetland CentreWelneyNorfolkWetland reserve with visitor centre, trails, hides, Fenland Worlds Discovery Centre

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