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		Left Right	You searched for: preston with this search option: All Disclaimer: Information provided by Breathing Places partner organisations. The BBC is not responsible for its accuracy. If you are under 18, ask your parent/guardian before you contact or visit a place. Penwortham Riverside green belt - now a new Country Park (1 km / 0.5 miles) The Ribble's floodplain in Penwortham and Walton le Dale is a fantastic green space which local people love. There are meadows and woodlands, scrubland and marsh, footpaths, local league football ... Frenchwood Recreation Ground (1 km / 0.5 miles) Frenchwood Rec is a diverse green space, with suuny football pitches and a childrens' playground, fantastic native woodlands, and a Local Nature Reserve with a Butterfly Garden and wetland area, co... River Ribble (1 km / 0.5 miles) The River Ribble is the most important estuarine River in Britain. A tidal ecosystem, its mudflats and salt marsh support 1/4 million birds and numerous fish and insect species. The River Ribble su... Avenham Park (1 km / 0.5 miles) Park in Preston. Cop Lane, Penworthham - The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester & North Merseyside (2 km / 1 miles) Cop Lane reserve contains a wealth of wild flowers which are a colourful display in spring and summer. Haslam Park (2 km / 1 miles) Park in Preston. Moor Park (2 km / 1 miles) Park in Preston. Middleforth Wildlife Garden (2 km / 1 miles) Wildlife area constructed in the grounds of Middleforth Primary School. Built by parents and pupils from the school. Opportunities to volunteer on organised work days. Fishwick Local Nature Reserve (2 km / 1 miles) Local Nature Reserve. Fishwick Bottoms (2 km / 1 miles) Fishwick Bottoms is a magnificent green space of grasslands, wetlands and woodlands bordering the River Ribble on the East side of Preston, and its belt of native woodland runs along the river vall... Preston Cemetery (3 km / 2 miles) Cemetery. Ashton Park (3 km / 2 miles) Park in Preston. Howick Hall Wood - The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester & North Merseyside (3 km / 2 miles) Owned by the National Grid and managed by The Trust, as is the adjacent Penwortham Environment Education Centre. A semi-natural woodland managed intensively for nature conservation combined with en... Booths Plantation - The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester & North Merseyside (4 km / 2.5 miles) The site is owned by National Grid and managed by The Trust. The central of the three sections has County Wildlife Site status. The section of woodland plantation nearest the road is comprised larg... Turbary Woods Owl & Bird of prey Sanctuary (4 km / 2.5 miles) Pure volunteer based, non profit group, Owl and bird of prey sanctuary, set in 2 acres of woodland, adjacent to a garden centre and 2 fishing lakes. Lancashire Wildlife Trust - Environment Education Centre, Penwortham (4 km / 2.5 miles) We deliver a variety of exciting and interactive environmental programmes to schools and communities throughout the year. Our centre has ponds, a wildlife garden, a boardwalk and bird hides. The ed... > Tue 03 August 2010 - Tue 31 August 2010 The Wild Side Grange Park (4 km / 2.5 miles) Park in Preston. > Fri 03 September 2010 Bat Walk The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire - Brockholes Wood (4 km / 2.5 miles) Practical Conservation and Litter Pick A chance to volunteer and help Wildlife Trust staff and The friends of Brockholes Wood with conservation work and a litter pick. Brockholes Wetlands Nature Reserve (5 km / 3 miles) Brockholes Wetlands Nature Reserve is a 106-hectare site made up of formal gravel workings, including 66 hectares of existing semi-natural ancient woodland. It is located to the NE of Junction 31 ... Lancashire Wildlife Trust - Boilton Wood/Red Scar Wood (5 km / 3 miles) Boilton Wood and Red Scar Woods are a haven for wildlife and birds. Lancashire Wildlife Trust - Willow Farm Wood Local Nature Reserve (LNR) (6 km / 3.5 miles) Willow Farm Wood is a 1.7-hectare nature reserve and biological heritage site owned by The Wildlife Trust. Cuerden Valley Park (6 km / 3.5 miles) Country Park in Central Lancashire, open 365 days a year and free to all. It is owned and managed by Cuerden Valley Park Trust (registered charity since 1992) and is not funded by a local Authority... Willow Farm Wood Nature Reserve (6 km / 3.5 miles) This reserve covers 1.7 hectares and is Biological Heritage site owned by The Wildlife Trust. Red Scar Woods Complex- The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester & North Merseyside (6 km / 3.5 miles) Red Scar, Boilton, Nab and Tunbrook woods form one of the largest areas of semi-natural deciduous woodland in Lancashire. This reserve offers a diverse variety of insects and also has a rich woodl... Pond and Open Space Area at BBEC (6 km / 3.5 miles) The site is situated on one side of the school grounds adjacent to a well used public footpath. A large pond takes up a quarter of the area, the remainder being grassy banks and groups of trees. Th... Pleasington Old Hall Wood and Wildlife Garden - The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester & North Merseyside (11 km / 7 miles) Pleasington Old Hall is a narrow strip of mixed woodland with a stream running north-south. To the north there is a delightful walled garden which has been converted into a wildlife garden. Lancashire Wildlife Trust - Pleasington Old Hall Wood and Wildlife Garden (11 km / 7 miles) The Trust has managed this 4 ha reserve, owned by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, informally since 1987. Pleasington Old Hall Wood is a strip of mixed woodland through which a stream runs fr... Witton Country Park (12 km / 7.5 miles) 480 acre country park. Croston Marsh - The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester & North Merseyside (12 km / 7.5 miles) Croston Marsh contains one of the best examples of reedbed in this part of Lancashire. Lancashire's River Yarrow (12 km / 7.5 miles) A river that lost the bulk of its indigenous species from the time of the Industrial Revolution - up to recently - has now seen the return of salmon, sea trout, water voles, and very recently otter... Witton Park (12 km / 7.5 miles) BTCV volunteering opportunities are available on this site. Witton Country Park is 480 acres of beautiful mixed woodland, parkland and farmland to the west of Blackburn. > Thu 03 May 2007 - Sat 09 July 2011 Green Gym Lancashire Wildlife Trust - Croston Marsh (12 km / 7.5 miles) Croston Marsh contains one of the best examples of reedbed in this part of Lancashire. This reserve is a pocket semi-natural vegetation tucked away between the railway and the road. The Trust has p... Corporation Park (13 km / 8 miles) Traditional Victorian Park. Freemans Pasture Local Nature Reserve - The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester & North Merseyside (14 km / 8.5 miles) This is one of the best examples of herb rich grassland in Lancashire. Beacon Fell Country Park (14 km / 8.5 miles) Beacon Fell has been a Country Park since 1969 and offers a place for people to relax and enjoy the natural world. Since the time of the Vikings over 1000 years ago it has been used for summer graz... Great Plumpton Sidlings - The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester & North Merseyside (15 km / 9.5 miles) This reserve comprises cottongrass in the wet areas and wild-flower rich grassland. This area really stands out due to its position in a heavily agricultural area. Rufford Old Hall (15 km / 9.5 miles) Step back in time at one of Lancashire's finest 16th-century Tudor buildings, where a young Will Shakespeare once performed. His stage, the Great Hall, is as spectacular today as when the Bard was ... > Mon 02 August 2010 Wild Child - Birds of Prey - Wild Child Event Mere Sands Wood Local Nature Reserve (16 km / 10 miles) Mere Sands Wood is 105 acres of wildlife-rich wetland, woodland and heath. It is famous for its resident and migratory birds. Lancashire Wildlife Trust - Mere Sands Wood (16 km / 10 miles) The reserve is owned by the Wildlife Trust and is notified as a SSSI on the basis of its geological features and identified as a Wildlife Site (Lancashire Biological Heritage Site) for its biodiver... Meersands Wood (16 km / 10 miles) Mere Sands Wood is a wildlife-rich haven in the heart of agricultural west Lancashire. MOSSY LEA HAVEN (17 km / 10.5 miles) A community wildlife, garden and pond area. The area will have seating for members of the public and a dipping platform with safety rail. There will be a sensory garden with special planting to att... Bleasdale Parish Hall garden (17 km / 10.5 miles) The garden area around the Parish Hall has a sensory garden and soft play area. Beyond is a playing field, woodland and countryside. The Heritage Room is gathering data from local people, about loc... Heysham Nature Reserve - The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester & North Merseyside (17 km / 10.5 miles) Heysham Nature Reserve consists of a wide variety of habitats from marsh to gorse and hawthorn scrub and young tree and scrub plantations. > Thu 05 August 2010 Rocky Ramble Dean Wood - The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester & North Merseyside (17 km / 10.5 miles) Dean Wood is an impressive Local Nature Reserve. This 5 ha reserve has been managed by the Trust under licence from United Utilities plc. since 1981. It lies north of Rivington village along the va... Park Playing Fields (17 km / 10.5 miles) Park with play equipment, a woodland walk with wildlife habitat, a wildflower meadow and picnic areas. WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre (18 km / 11 miles) Martin Mere's garden is home to over 100 species of rare and endangered ducks, geese, swans and flamingos. Watch internationally important numbers of birds gathering in winter on seasonally flooded... > Sat 25 September 2010 - Sun 26 September 2010 Animal Magic Chapel Meadow, Parbold. (19 km / 12 miles) Lancashire County Council designated as a biological heritage site. Open meadow. Arley Lodge, Worthington Lakes - The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester & North Merseyside (19 km / 12 miles) This reserve is attractive to wildlife as it has such a diversity of habitats, including open water, reedbeds, woodland, heath and grassland. Lancashire Wildlife Trust - Foxhill Bank Local Nature Reserve (20 km / 12.5 miles) Foxhill Bank Local Nature Reserve is hidden away in a shallow valley in the heart of Oswaldtwistle. It is historically linked to local industry as well as providing an excellent urban site for wild... Rivington and Blackrod High School (20 km / 12.5 miles) Soon to be developed, a community garden at Rivington and Blackrod High School funded by a Breathing Places lottery grant. This garden will be available for primary school children, and the local c... Botanic Gardens (20 km / 12.5 miles) Nationally renowned for its floral displays, as featured in 'Gardener's World' and is popular with local people and visitors alike. The Gardens are host to a Spring and Late Summer flower show eve... Chapel Wood (20 km / 12.5 miles) BTCV volunteering opportunities are available on this site. Recently planted woodland area above the village of Pick-up Bank. Site consists of mixed broadleaved and conifer woodland with areas of h... > Tue 03 August 2010 Footpath creation in a woodland Foxhill Bank Local Nature Reserve - The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester & North Merseyside (20 km / 12.5 miles) The reserve has two lodges surrounded by willow scrub, mature trees and grassland areas. Birds include Kingfisher, Dipper, Heron, Bullfinch, Dabchick and Nuthatches have recently arrived. Elnup Woods (20 km / 12.5 miles) Elnup Wood is a 17.50 hectare wood situated in the valley of the Mill Brook and is part of a group of woods; 35 hectares in size; known collectively as John Pits Woods. Elnup Wood is featured in t... Marshside (20 km / 12.5 miles) Thousands of ducks and geese gather here from autumn to spring, including pink-footed geese, wigeons and teals. They are joined by large flocks of wading birds such as golden plovers and lapwings, ... RSPB Ribble Discovery Centre (20 km / 12.5 miles) The RSPB's Ribble Discovery Centre is an interpretive gateway to the north shore of the world-class Ribble Estuary. With its prime location, the centre helps to inspire thousands of people - local ... Gilly's Pond (20 km / 12.5 miles) This small pond was re-vamped in May 2007 by BBC Radio Lancashire, Pond Conservation and Blackpool Council. It will provide a place for amphibians to breed, including great crested newts. Lawson's Field (21 km / 13 miles) Lawson's Field was an abandoned playing field on the eastern side of Blackpool. Now it is being transformed by the creation of six ponds, a reedbed extension, a raised footpath offering excellent v... Rhyddings Park (21 km / 13 miles) A 100 year old park in Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire. Moor Piece Nature Reserve - The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester & North Merseyside (21 km / 13 miles) Moor Piece is 20 hectares of semi-natural woodland in the Forest of Bowland. Birch is the dominant tree species. In places Rhododendron has been replacing the native vegetation and this is now bein... Hesketh Park (22 km / 13.5 miles) This 12 hectare Victorian Park lies within a semi-residential area, with ample on street parking. Park features include: Grade 2 listed observatory and conservatory, gate lodges, glass houses, shel... Gathurst Wharves - The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester & North Merseyside (22 km / 13.5 miles) Gathurst Wharves is a striking example of nature taking over when humans left off. Having been isolated by the canal and the railway, it has been relatively undisturbed for 100 years, developing an... Millennium Baby Woodland (22 km / 13.5 miles) The parents of babies born in the year 2000 were invited to plant a tree, which resulted in the creation of a small woodland site. North Beach Car Park (22 km / 13.5 miles) This is a venue for Breathing Places events. Follow the event link(s) for more details. > Mon 02 August 2010 Beach Beasties Brazley Nature Area (22 km / 13.5 miles) The Brazley Nature Area Steering Group has been working over the past few years to transform the space that sits between the Brazley and Claypool estates into somewhere that the whole community can... Haigh Hall (22 km / 13.5 miles) BTCV volunteering opportunities are available on this site. This walled garden was once a thriving kitchen garden growing all kinds of food from potatoes to pineapples for the nearby Haigh Hall. Wi... Horrocks Woods (23 km / 14.5 miles) Set within the foothills of Winter Hill, Horrocks Horrocks Wood is a fantastic place to visit. On clear days views to Jodrell Bank Observatory and beyond can be enjoyed from the many paths which li... Solaris Centre (23 km / 14.5 miles) Marine Centre. Hawthorne Park (23 km / 14.5 miles) Currently being developed from a muddy field with a small children's play area into a play area for teenagers and younger children plus lawns, paths and a natural environment marshy area. Phase 1 c... Lytham St Annes Local Nature Reserve (23 km / 14.5 miles) > Sun 01 August 2010 Sand Dune Volunteering, St Annes Wyre Estuary Country Park (23 km / 14.5 miles) For those who enjoy the outdoors, the Wyre Estuary Country Park offers a network of riverside paths with picnic tables and riverside seatswhere you can enjoy the scenery, listen to the birds or wat... Borsdane Wood Local Nature Reserve (24 km / 15 miles) This is a venue for Breathing Places events. Follow the event link(s) for more details. > Sat 28 August 2010 Bats In Borsdane Barnaby's Sands and Burrows Marsh - The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester & North Merseyside (24 km / 15 miles) This area is one of the last extensive areas of ungrazed saltmarsh on the Lancashire coast. The marshes are important for wintering birds and wildfowl and are a good day out for any birdwatcher. Smithills Hall (24 km / 15 miles) One of the finest medieval and early post-medieval halls there is. Smithills is set in 2,200 acres on the edge of the West Pennine moors. Dating right back to the 14th century, this magnificent Gra... Fylde Arboretum (24 km / 15 miles) BTCV volunteering opportunities are available on this site. Located in fields next to a School, covering two hectares, it contains a multitude of young trees of diverse size and species with the in... > Tue 10 August 2010 Fylde Arboretum Tidy Up Turton Tower (24 km / 15 miles) BTCV volunteering opportunities are available on this site. 15th century house set in native deciduous woodland with formal gardens, outbuildings, a stream and railway. > Thu 19 August 2010 Footpath maintenance Turton Bottoms (24 km / 15 miles) BTCV volunteering opportunities are available on this site. The Victorian landscape is evident in the form of mixed woodlands, gothic architectural detailing and sturdy dressed stone walls. There i... > Wed 18 August 2010 Balsam bashing Little Asby Common (25 km / 15.5 miles) Enjoy our expansive limestone upland common. Its a wide open space with a mix of limestone pavement, limestone grassland and a tarn. Beautiful 360 degree views to the Lake District, Howgills, North... Longworth Clough Nature Reserve (25 km / 15.5 miles) Longworth Clough lies within the West Pennine Moors Management area. It supports an outstanding mosaic of woodland, wetland and grassland rich in wildlife. Cross Hill Quarry Local Nature Reserve - The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester & North Merseyside (25 km / 15.5 miles) Cross Hill Quarry supports remnant ancient woodland, hawthorn/ash scrub woodland and areas of species-rich calcareous and neutral grasslands. Plants include wild marjoram, bee orchid and bryony. Th... Lancashire Wildlife Trust - Barnaby's Sand and Burrows Marsh (25 km / 15.5 miles) Barnaby's Sands (67ha) and Burrows Marsh (36.5ha) are jointly managed by the Wildlife Trust and the Fylde Wildfowlers Association and owned by Canataxx Energy Ventures. Both sites are part of the W... Lancashire Wildlife Trust - Cross Hill Quarry Local Nature Reserve (LNR) (25 km / 15.5 miles) Cross Hill Quarry is important for its geology and its wildlife. Woodland has naturally established itself across the site with good paths running through it. It also borders the river Ribble. Scholes Community Garden (25 km / 15.5 miles) BTCV volunteering opportunities are available on this site. Community allotment garden in urban surroundings with a poly-tunnel and sheds. Jubilee Park (26 km / 16 miles) An event to celebrate Marine Week hosted by Wyre Coast and Countryside Services. Fleetwood Marsh - The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester & North Merseyside (26 km / 16 miles) Buzzing with wildlife, Fleetwood Marsh is one of the Trust's smallest reserves. It is an important swallow roost, providing interest for the Fylde Bird Club to carry out their monitoring programme. Salthill Quarry Local Nature Reserve - The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester & North Merseyside (26 km / 16 miles) Salthill Quarry is of international importance for its geological features. Habitats include limestone grassland and scrub woodland. Plants include Bee Orchid, Autumn Gentian, Betony and 3 species ... Hall i' th' Wood Museum (26 km / 16 miles) This Grade 1 Listed, 16th century, half-timbered hall is one of the north-west's most famous buildings. Look out for a wide range of events taking place throughout the year, from family fun days to... Gorse Hill Nature Reserve (26 km / 16 miles) The Reserve is situated on the northern and western slopes of Gaw Hill, a sandstone ridge offering spectacular views across the West Lancashire Plain. The 100 acre Reserve was founded in 1996 by th... Lancashire Wildlife Trust - Salthill Quarry Local Nature Reserve (LNR) (26 km / 16 miles) Salthill Quarry is a site of Special Scientific interest of international importance for its geology. The reserve is managed by The Wildlife Trust to enhance the wide variety of flowers and birds. Fleetwood Marsh - The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester & North Merseyside (26 km / 16 miles) This 0.5 ha Country Wildlife Site is owned by the British Rail Property Board and managed under licence by the Trust. Buzzing with wildlife, Fleetwood Marsh is one of the Trust's smallest reserves.... Memorial Park, Padiham (26 km / 16 miles) Green Flag award winning park in the attractive market town of Padiham with the following facilities:Childrens play area, skate park, tennis courts, bowling greens, rose garden, woodland walk, toil... Fleetwood Marsh Nature Park (26 km / 16 miles) Fleetwood Marsh Nature park is set in an open landscape adjacent to the Wyre Estuary (a Special Protection Area & Site of Special Scientific Interest), with views stretching across the coastal plai... Lancashire Wildlife Trust - Wigan Flashes Local Nature Reserve (26 km / 16 miles) Wigan Flashes LNR contains eight lakes, with reedbed, fen, wet woodland and meadows stretching over 240 hectares. Lying to the south of Wigan town centre the reserve can be easily reached by car, b... Bolton Museum, Aquarium and Archive (27 km / 17 miles) Find out all you want to know about our wonderful town and people. But that's not all; with an array of artefacts from around the world we're sure to open your eyes, so drop in for a visit and be i... Lowerhouse Lodges Nature Reserve (27 km / 17 miles) Lowerhouse Lodges is a valuable green space between Burnley and Padiham. The reserve has a fishing lodge as well as a wetland surrounded by areas of grassland and woodland. Wigan Flashes Local Nature Reserve (27 km / 17 miles) Owned by Wigan Council and managed in partnership with Lancashire Wildlife Trust. Wigan Flashes LNR is a 240 ha wetland site of 8 lakes, reedbed, wet woodland and fen. Excellent for birdwatching, w... Lancashire Wildlife Trust - Haskayne Cutting Local Nature Reserve (LNR) (27 km / 17 miles) Haskayne Cutting has a surprising diversity of habitats which has developed since the railway line was closed in 1952. Marine Hall, Fleetwood (28 km / 17.5 miles) Marine Hall. Siding Lane L.N.R. (28 km / 17.5 miles) A mixed decidous broadleaved woodland consisting of mainly Birch, Oak, Ash, Alder and Sycamore. A former colliery site, the pit closed circa 1930s and since then the site has essentially self-regen... Environmental Resource Centre (28 km / 17.5 miles) This is a venue for Breathing Places events. Follow the event link(s) for more details. > Sun 08 August 2010 7 Acres Swifts - Beach Day Marina Wildlife Sanctuary (28 km / 17.5 miles) The sanctuary is adjacent to Thurnham Glasson Primary School in the village of Glasson Dock. It has a natural seating area with panoramic views across the Marina. There are raised bed areas, a lo... Seven Acres Local Nature Reserve (28 km / 17.5 miles) Seven Acres is an urban haven for wildlife! Boasting a wide range of habitats including woodland, ponds, grasslands, heath and a Brook there is always something to see at this site. Lancashire Wildlife Trust - Seven Acres Local Nature Reserve (28 km / 17.5 miles) Seven Acres is a key reserve in Greater Manchester and has elements of urban regeneration, local greenspace, urban wildlife, community involvement and education. Redisher Wood (28 km / 17.5 miles) BTCV volunteering opportunities are available on this site. Redisher Woods is one of four local nature reserves in the borough of Bury and is situated on the side of Holcombe Hill near Peel Tower. ... > Tue 03 August 2010 Access improvement Conder Green (28 km / 17.5 miles) Car park and picnic site on the Coastal Way near Glasson Dock, Lancaster. Direct access to the cycleway to Lancaster and Glasson dock with level access suitable for wheelcahires in both directions.... Ainsdale Discovery Centre (28 km / 17.5 miles) The Ainsdale Discovery Centre is the headquarters of Sefton Council's Coast and Countryside Service. This year we celebrate 20 years of managing huge areas of Sefton's natural landsape including be... Ightenhill Park (29 km / 18 miles) A formal park in th Ightenhill area of Burnley including Bowling Greens, Tennis Courts and a playground. Viridor Wood (29 km / 18 miles) From Colliery to community woodland, with large open spaces, great views, sulptures and car parking Viridor Wood is an ideal way to spend an afternoon. Linking to the Three Sisters Country Park and... Nuttall Park (29 km / 18 miles) A welcoming site in the heart of Ramsbottom. Paths surrounding the site. Part of the Croal Irwell Valley Sculpture Trail. Playground for children, bowling club for everyone. Permanent orienteering ... Forest of Bowland AONB (29 km / 18 miles) Situated in the North West of England, the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) covers 312sq miles of rural Lancashire and North Yorkshire and includes the famous landmark Pe... Downall Croft Community Green (29 km / 18 miles) A small, recently re-developed community open green space set in Downall Green, close to Garswood. Bankes Park (29 km / 18 miles) A small park in the rural village of Billinge with a childrens play area, 5 a side soccer pitch & tennis courts. Grassed areas with attractive flower beds and areas of a more natural aspect managed... Westwell St, Community House (29 km / 18 miles) BTCV volunteering opportunities are available on this site. Community garden belonging to community house. Food growing area to be established and maintained by Green Gym community group.
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