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Brockholes Nature Reserve

Garden, Park & Outdoor · Lancashire, England · Preston New Road, Samlesbury, Preston, PR5 0AG

Brockholes Nature Reserve is a garden, park & outdoor in Lancashire, England. Entry is free. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.

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PriceFree entry
Free entry; special exhibitions, parking and extras may be charged.
Best time to goAny day; the floating visitor village has a café.
School holiday tipEarly July is the sweet spot for Scottish families: English/Welsh schools stay in until about 20-23 July. Late August is the English/Welsh peak, so choose Tue-Thu and arrive at opening.
Best agesAll ages
If it rainsOutdoor: pick dry days
Money saverFree or low-cost; parking is the main cost; take a picnic.
Top tipsLancashire Wildlife Trust reserve by the M6 near Preston with a floating visitor village, play area and lakeside trails. Pay to park.
What to packWellies, waterproofs, picnic, bug spray, sun cream

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