Brandon Marsh Nature Reserve is a premier destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Located in a picturesque setting, this renowned nature reserve offers visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in the beauty of the natural world. With its diverse array of habitats, including wetlands, woodlands, and meadows, Brandon Marsh Nature Reserve provides a haven for a wide range of flora and fauna. Whether you're interested in bird watching, photography, or simply enjoying a peaceful walk amidst nature, this reserve has something to offer for everyone. Additionally, Brandon Marsh Nature Reserve boasts a range of amenities, including a caf, tea room, and gift shop, ensuring visitors have a comfortable and enjoyable experience. Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and discover the tranquility of Brandon Marsh Nature Reserve.
Amenities and More
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Children
- Good for kids
- Kid-friendly hikes
- Amenities
- Picnic tables
- Public toilet
- Activities
- Hiking
Reviews
An absolutely amazing little nature reserve! The walks are well maintained and the staff at the welcome centre are so friendly and helpful. It’s such a peaceful place with plenty of wildlife watching platforms/hides. The reeds and woods look gorgeous at all times of year, definitely worth a visit!
They also offer a free mobility scooter service for those with impaired mobility, all you need to do is call before your visit to check availability and sign a waiver upon arrival, I was really impressed with the quality of this service and hope it can continue for many years!
After my first 2 visits I just had to become a member. This is a gorgeous, well maintained reserve with such a great variety of birds and little lookouts to watch them. The staff are really friendly and helpful and most regulars are as well, very welcoming and happy to help with identifying birds. The starling murmurations here are an amazing spectacle also. I haven't explored everything yet but I'm excited to do so.
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!
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 😊
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.
Great reserve for birdwatchers.
The restaurant is great for breakfast and has a good range of gluten free option.
We opened a new viewing platform at Brandon Marsh in memory of my m8 Carl Lewis who passed away with pancreatic cancer four years ago this February at the age of 38. Angie Archer, His mum, has tirelessly raised enough funds to have this platform built in his memory.
Carl was a brilliant musician, teaching all over the midlands. But above all he loved the outdoors! If he could climb a mountain, he would! A real mountain goat! Give him a hole in the ground… he was down it like a rabbit to investigate any mine or cave! He’s taken many friends, including myself on all sorts of adventures we wouldn’t have done if he hadn’t have been around! So full of life fun and humour!!
Amongst all these interests was photography! He loved his camera! He loved wildlife photography and Brandon Marsh was his home! Taking friends on late night adventures photographing nature in her own garden! Which is why it’s fitting to have this lookout built here in his memory.
His mum has built a charity called The Carl Lewis Foundation, raising money for cancer patients, projects and anything to help people with cancer in and around Coventry. This woman and team are legends in their work helping people living and dying with cancer here at home!
This IS all happening in Coventry!
Please give this charity some love and help them help our loved ones.
And please go and use this new viewing platform at Brandon Marsh.. that’s what it’s there for….
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.
Location
Hours
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Monday
09:30 AM - 04:00 PM
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Tuesday
09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
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Wednesday
09:30 AM - 04:00 PM
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Thursday
09:30 AM - 04:00 PM
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Friday
09:30 AM - 04:00 PM
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Saturday
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
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Sunday
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM