Visitors can expect to see a variety of wildlife, including rare birds such as Bittern, Bearded Tit, Cetti’s Warbler, Little Egret, and Spoonbill. The landscape includes open water, reedbeds, wet grasslands, wet woodlands, grasslands, deciduous woodlands, and lagoons teeming with life.
Yes, there are accessible toilets with a fold-down baby changing table that can be used from a seated position. Baby changing facilities are also available in a separate toilet block next to the visitor centre entrance. The Discovery Trail is great for pushchairs and wheelchairs, and there are dog water bowls outside the visitor centre.
Dogs are welcome on the public footpaths and bridleways around the reserve, but they must be kept on a short lead and under control at all times. Dog water bowls are available outside the visitor centre, but dogs are not permitted inside the visitor centre and shop other than assistance dogs.
No, BBQs are not allowed on the reserve at any time due to the fire risk they pose, endangering other people and the precious wildlife and habitats in the area.
Yes, visitors can bring their science and geography lessons to life with curriculum-linked sessions run by the learning team on the reserve. These hands-on, practical sessions offer a variety of options for school visits. Find out more about school visits on the reserve.