The Nature Discovery Centre

West Berkshire

Type:Nature Reserve

Muddy Lane, Lower Way, Thatcham, Newbury, Berkshire, RG19 3FU

Tel: +44 01635 874381

The Nature Discovery Centre

About

The Nature Discovery Centre provides a wonderful day out for all the family! Walk around Thatcham Lake, visit our reedbed nature reserve, feed the ducks and let off steam in the adventure playgrounds. Enjoy delicious, organic refreshments served in our Lakeside cafe. We run an annual programme of events suitable for all ages. for our new opening hours and further details, please call 01635 874381. Free car parking. disabled access. Dogs on leads welcome.

Open Tues – Sun. Closed Mondays.
11am – 4pm (Nov - February)
11am – 5pm (March – October)

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Facilities

Accessibility

  • Disabled Parking
  • Disabled persons toilet
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Induction Loop System
  • Wheelchair user accessible

Catering

  • Cafe
  • Catering Provided
  • On-Site cafe/restaurant
  • Outdoor eating area
  • Picnic area
  • Picnic Site
  • Refreshments Available
  • Restaurant

Children & Infants

  • Baby changing
  • Children’s packs
  • Family Friendly, Children Welcome
  • Outdoor children’s play area

Establishment Features

  • All weather attraction
  • Conference facilities
  • Dogs Accepted
  • Dogs admitted on a lead
  • Dogs welcome
  • Garden / Grounds for visitors use
  • Groups by arrangement
  • Groups welcome
  • Guided tours by arrangement
  • Lift
  • Meeting rooms
  • Open all year round
  • Special Opening for Groups by Arrangement

Parking & Transport

  • Coach parking
  • Free parking
  • Railway station within 5 miles

Provider Preferences

  • Countryside Setting
  • No Smoking Attraction

Specialist Features

  • Cyclists welcome
  • Educational Groups
  • Information Point

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Map & Directions

Road Directions

Situated off the A4.

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