Pulborough Brooks

• About Pulborough Brooks
• Star species
• Seasonal highlights
• Recent sightings
• Events
• Facilities
• How to get here
• Our work here
• Visitor book
• Map
• School visits

About Pulborough Brooks

Set in the heart of beautiful countryside, this reserve is a fantastic day out for people of all ages. Walks lead through hedge-lined paths to viewing areas and hides where volunteers are often on hand to help point out the wildlife.

If you're new to birdwatching, introductory walks and courses are held throughout the year. In winter, the flooded meadows teem with ducks, geese and swans. In spring, wading birds, such as lapwings and redshanks, breed amongst the pools and ditches, and nightingales and warblers sing from the hedgerows.

A heathland restoration project is already attracting woodlarks and nightjars, adding to the sheer variety this reserve has to offer.

With a children's play area, garden courtyard attracting tits, finches, woodpeckers and nuthatches, and a comprehensive events programme, you won't go short of something to do. There is a well-stocked shop and the tea room has a well-deserved local reputation for the excellent quality of its lunches and cakes!

If you are new to birdwatching...

Introductory walks and courses available throughout the year. Binoculars are available to hire during your visit.

Information for families

Children's events, play area, indoor activities, discovery sheet, Explorer Backpacks.

Information for dog owners

Dogs are only allowed on public footpaths and bridleways. They must kept under close control.

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