Things to do at Attenborough
Attenborough Nature Centre has been awarded the Gold award for sustainable tourism in 2007 and was listed in the top ten eco destinations in the world by BBC Wildlife magazine.
Opened by Sir David Attenborough in March 2005, Attenborough is a unique destination which seeks to engage and inspire people’s interest in the Natural World.
Enjoy a day out walking around the Nature Reserve with the family or attend one of our organised events.
Visit the award winning Nature Centre and have lunch in the café overlooking the lake. With a south facing balcony it is possible to sit outside to enjoy a hot drink and some of the café‘s specialties which are all home made and feature organic, fair trade and local produce.
Find a souvenir or a nature related gift in the Nature Shop.
Discover the history and nature of the reserve in the interactive and fun displays.
Visit the News and Events page to find out more about activities at Attenborough.
Talking about Attenborough Nature Reserve, Sir David Attenborough said:
“Everybody needs to have a lifeline to the natural world, and as our towns and villages become larger, they’re becoming increasingly hard to find…the survival and flourishing of places like this demands continuous work and attention.”
