Science centres · South East England
Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre
In or near Donnington.
Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Des Blenkinsopp — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Nearest railway station
- Thatcham · 2.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre is a other located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Nature Discovery Centre in Thatcham offers a variety of natural habitats including woodland, lakeside, and reedbeds for visitors to explore. Guests can enjoy walking trails, birdwatching from hides, and outdoor activities for children, making it a family-friendly destination.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Kennet SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Thatcham Reed Beds SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre is located in South-East England, postcode RG19. This centre offers a range of activities focused on local wildlife and natural habitats. It serves as an educational resource for visitors interested in environmental conservation.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.4000, -1.2737
- District
- West Berkshire
- Parish
- Thatcham
- Postcode
- RG19 3FU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newbury
- Phone
- 01635 874381
- Nearest railway station
- Thatcham — 2.3 km
- Opening
- Tuesday-Sunday: 10am-4pm; Monday: Closed (open during school holidays)
- Official site
- www.bbowt.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/24878887 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre?
- Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG19 3FU), in the parish of Thatcham.
- What is Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre?
- Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Thatcham, about 2.3 km away. The nearest town is Donnington. Drivers can use postcode RG19 3FU.
- Is Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre a protected site?
- Yes — Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre is part of the River Kennet SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Thatcham Reed Beds SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre free to visit?
- Yes, Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre is free to enter.
- How do I get to Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Thatcham, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG19 3FU.