Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre

Thatcham

Attraction in Thatcham

Opening Visitor Centre (including café, shop and toilets): Tuesday-Sunday 10am-4pm; Monday closed (open during school holidays). Car park locked at dusk year-round.

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Age fit A great day out for all the family, with family-friendly walks, an adventure playground and children's activities.

Setting indoor/outdoor

The experience

About this day out

The Nature Discovery Centre (NDC) is a BBOWT visitor centre between Thatcham and Newbury, a short distance off the A4, set among woodland, orchard, lakeside and reedbed habitats. Visitors can explore a network of footpaths, watch birds from hides, feed the ducks and use the adventure playground. On-site there is also a lakeside café, gift shop and spaces available for hire.

When to go

Opening calendar

Visitor Centre (including café, shop and toilets): Tuesday-Sunday 10am-4pm; Monday closed (open during school holidays). Car park locked at dusk year-round.

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Practical details

Facilities & accessibility

At a glance

Lakeside café offering hot and cold refreshmentsGift shop with wildlife-themed gifts, toys and booksVenue hire for special occasions, meetings and conferencesAdventure playgroundsPicnic facilitiesToilets, disabled toilets and baby changingSignposted walking routes and seasonal trailsTwo bird hides overlooking the lake and woodland area

Accessibility: The centre, café and toilets are wheelchair accessible. The Red Trail around the lake is suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs, and a mobility Tramper vehicle is available to borrow free of charge on a first come, first served basis (optional £5 suggested donation). There are gentle slopes, gates, benches, and unsurfaced paths that may become muddy in wet weather; trails are suitable for all abilities.
Parking: On-site car park, locked at dusk year-round.
Dogs: Dogs are welcome on a lead in the café, shop and around the nature reserve, but should not be allowed into the lake or to disturb wildlife.

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