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Brandon Marsh Nature Reserve

Tourist attraction Nature preserve

One of the Best Places To Visits in Rugby


Address

Brandon Marsh Nature Centre, Brandon Lane, Coventry CV3 3GW, United Kingdom

Website

www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk

Contact

+44 24 7630 2912

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (899 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 9:30 am to 4 pm
  • Friday: 9:30 am to 4 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am to 4 pm
  • Sunday: 10 am to 4 pm
  • Monday: 9:30 am to 4 pm
  • Tuesday: 9:30 am to 4 pm
  • Wednesday: 9:30 am to 4 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: walk (11) nature (10) Great (8) cafe (8) good (7) birds (7) visit (7) hides (6) reserve (6)
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  • 5/5 Paul K. 2 years ago on Google
    £2.50 admission with free parking. Cafe on site. Wear good footwear as it can be a little muddy. Great place to watch birds with hides around the walks for viewing.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Arthur F C. 2 years ago on Google
    A nice pleasent spot for a peaceful walk..lots to see and explore and a fair entry fee to...worth more than one visit I think.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 GIS g. 1 year ago on Google
    Many hides and huge area to take a walk close to the ponds and marshes. It's a specific ecosystem available for walk and observation. Many kinds of birds could be a point of interest. Possible to take a good rest in hides or walk around waters in Nature Reserve. Many flies could be a kind of issue through trails. The most important is opening time, that should be minimum till 8 pm.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Helen F. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely visitors centre with restaurant. Great walks and lots of hides if you fancy a spot of birdwatching.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Taz D. 2 years ago on Google
    Really interesting day. plenty to see lovely access to birds and you can view them in the hides dotted around. A little difficult to access when it is muddy or wet. No real disabled access to much of the area. But a real hidden gem in Coventry
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Penelope R. 2 years ago on Google
    A great place for a variety of habitats and associated wildlife. We always enjoy our visits
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andrew T. 10 months ago on Google
    Great place to visit for a nice walk and nature watching. Sensory garden, mud kitchen and other activities for children. Cafe serves great food and drink
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 paul s. 11 months ago on Google
    Brandon marsh is a nice place to go and loose half a day.theres well marked out walking paths which go through wooded areas with large pools either side of you. All the way around you can hear nature at its best.on my visit we saw lots of birds, rabbits and even a few young deer.theres seating which has been carved out and look amazing so can have a sit down over looking some pools and take in the surroundings.after my walk we went to the cafe for a cuppa and a cake.the cafe there was clean and staff were friendly. There is a gift shop there if want to buy anything as a souvenir. The parking is free but it is £3.50 to get into the reserve for adults,I was more than happy to pay this as it keeps places like this going which we all need just on the outskirts of Coventry to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lucy L. 2 years ago on Google
    Being new members we could arrive early, just after daybreak, to enjoy exploring in the quietness. Fantastic place! Lots to interest all age groups. Well-marked trails and map. Interesting information boards helping us to be aware of what's about in each area. Very good shop. Helpful staff. Cafe looked good too.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nick K. 2 years ago on Google
    A beautiful place to go for a walk. Spend a couple hours walking around, taking photos and enjoying the wonderful scenery. I've been multiple times and I'll be going back again in the future.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Julia M. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful nature reserve. We also enjoyed a lovely meal in the cafe. We were there for the starling murmuration, which was stunning!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Anna R. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice place for walk. Few paths. I was there few times for the photography of nature/birds. There is a cafe where you can buy something to eat and drink. Public toilet available by the entry.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David “Fletch” F. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic place! The diverse habitats and pools bring in so much to see and enjoy. Joined Warwickshire Wildlife Trust straight away and will visit regularly. Watched someone hand feeding a Robin and kids/families laughing and exploring. Wonderful.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 endymion b. 9 months ago on Google
    A beautiful nature reserve suitable for all the family. Lovely cafe, good food, facilities and gift shop. Lots of lovely walks. Easy to spend the whole day there and just lose track of time nature watching. Good pub just down the road - The Royal Oak.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Razvan D. 1 year ago on Google
    Is a place to visit if you love nature and wild. You can spend from 1 hour to a full day exploring all nature mysteries, insects and amphibians.. They have a beautiful sensory garden. You can find over 230 species of birds in the 180 hectares.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 beavislodz 1 year ago on Google
    Great place for birdwatchers . Awesome memberships deal by the end of Jan. Nice cafe on site. Great local apple juice in store. Events...Still to be checked :)

  • 5/5 Sue M. 1 year ago on Google
    Really peaceful long established wildlife haven tucked in between a quarry and a golf course. Great tea room and lots of benches. Accessible level paths in much of the reserve.

  • 5/5 Terry S. 1 year ago on Google
    After a long gap during lockdown I returned to Brabdon today I rejoined at half price abd got free coffee, the paths were all I'm good repair and having had heavy frost much of the water was frozen. We did the kingfisher trail, stopping to visit a hide. After we had coffees in the cafe. The volunteer who was on the front desk could not have been more friendly efficient and helpful. Well done one and all.

  • 5/5 Lasitha L. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place to visit. Friendly staff. Nice restaurant and and outdoor eating area with toilets

  • 5/5 Claire Q. 6 months ago on Google
    First time visiting today. Staff were delightful and so helpful. We hired a mobility scooter for myself and my friend enjoyed a lovely walk around the trails available. Would definitely recommend and we will be back!

  • 5/5 Brad K. 6 months ago on Google
    Surprised to find such a nice place so close to Coventry! Visiting in Oct I didn't expect to see much. The first thing to greet me was a muntjack that looked at me for a few seconds. All the usual wildfowl are there. I've not seen so many Lapwings before. Woodpeckers are everywhere. A very nice place to have a walk through the woods. I'll be back again for sure 😊

  • 5/5 Sue P. 1 year ago on Google
    A great place to walk and enjoy nature at its best. Great bird spotting too. Cafe is a must to try good menu and great value too. Eat and watch the birds feed .

  • 5/5 Rebecca P. 9 months ago on Google
    It's a beautiful nature reserve with loads of lovely walks and plenty of wildlife to spot. The cafe is a tasty treat at the end of some exploring.

  • 4/5 SJ G. 4 months ago on Google
    Nice well managed reserve plenty of hides providing views over the lakes


Call +44 24 7630 2912 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Activities
    • ✓️ Hiking
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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