Name: Attenborough Nature Reserve
Rating: 5.0

Attenborough Nature Reserve

, Beeston, Nottinghamshire, NG9 6DY, England

1-90 Years

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Description

Attenborough Nature Reserve is a nature reserve at Attenborough, Nottinghamshire, England, located 4.3 mi (7 km) south west of Nottingham city centre.

If you are looking for Best Parks and Playgrounds in Beeston , Nottinghamshire then you can visit Attenborough Nature Reserve. Attenborough Nature Reserve is one of the places in Beeston Nottinghamshire for day out with kids and families. More details can be found on the website for this place.

Features

Free
Host birthday parties: No

Features

On Site Parking
On Site Toilet

What to see

Attenborough Nature Reserve was established in 1966 and was opened by Sir David Attenborough. This much loved, nationally important site is best known for its birds with over 250 species recorded, but also provides a home for hundreds of species of plant and insects. It is cited as one of the best places in the UK to see kingfisher and is also home to rare wildlife including bitterns and otters. The reserve attracts around 500,000 visitors each year and holds a special place in the hearts of many – with families having visited for three generations.

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Price

Price: Free

Price Details

Pricing Free admission

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

During Summer (from when the clocks go forward)
Monday to Friday: 9am to 5pm, Café closes at 4.30pm. Weekend: 9am to 6pm, Café closes at 5.30pm.

During Winter (from when the clocks go back)
Every day: 9am to 4pm, Café closes at 4pm.

Address: , Beeston, Nottinghamshire, NG9 6DY, England

Post Code: NG9 6DY

Council: Beeston

County: Nottinghamshire

Walking / Cycling
The Centre and reserve are easily accessible on foot and by bicycle. Many visitors choose to arrive along the excellent riverside paths and then up Barton Lane. Cycling is permitted on the riverside paths but not on all paths on the reserve. The reserve can be accessed from Trent Valley Greenways

By Bus
From Nottingham and Derby, Trent Barton ‘INDIGO’ Bus Service between Nottingham Broadmarsh and Derby Bus Station runs regularly every day (approximately every 10 minutes). The bus stop for Attenborough is Chilwell Retail Park / West Point Shopping Centre. Attenborough is approximately a 30 minute bus ride from both Nottingham and Derby. Once off the bus walk down Barton Lane (approximately 500m) with The Village Hotel on your left and Halfords on your right.Trent Barton Bus website

By Train
Attenborough Train Station is 5 minutes walk from the reserve and a further 10 minute walk from the Nature Centre.

By Car
The Nature Centre and reserve are situated just off the A6005 (post code NG9 6DY) between Beeston and Long Eaton. Turn onto Barton Lane at the traffic lights at Chilwell Retail Park (Mcdonalds and Porcelanosa). Follow Barton Lane with the Village Hotel on your left, over the railway crossing and the car park is at the bottom.