Play areas

Ramble through rolling heathland and spot Hobbies racing after dragonflies in warmer months and perhaps large flocks of thrushes darting around in winter.

Become Robin Hood for the day as you explore the ancient woodlands. Explore the legend of Major Oak or settle down in front of our open air cinema. Children will love the play area and den-building zone.

Explore a landscape transformed from gravel pit to nature’s paradise. Open water gives way to wet grasslands and reedbeds, meadows and woodland that teem with life.

Wander through our wetlands and discover the wealth of wildlife here at Saltholme, from Common Terns and Avocets to dragonflies and moths. Refuel in the café, then little ones can enjoy the wild play area and discovery zone. Join us for pond dipping, meadow sweeping or a Saltholme Safari!


There’s so much to explore at Mersehead. We have freshwater pools, woodland, farmland, mudflats and a fabulous beach. Come by this autumn to see great flocks of wintering Barnacle Geese.

Discover the Wild Heart of Newport! Step into the Newport Wetlands Nature Reserve—an industrial landscape reclaimed by nature. Just minutes from urban life at the mouth of the River Usk, you’ll find a breathtaking escape teeming with wildlife, adventure, and unforgettable experiences for all ages.

Just 30 minutes from Glasgow, we’re a fantastic destination for a wild day out in nature. Explore our trails, watch wildlife from the hides, enjoy refreshments from the shop, relax at one of the many viewpoints, and soak up the sights and sounds of wildlife all around you.

Step into an oasis of green where wildlife thrives. This is a place to explore buzzing wildflower meadows, lakes, marshes and sun dappled woodland.

Explore this woodland of towering oaks hidden within a steep sided valley where grasslands rustle and bristle with life.