Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre
The Nature Discovery Centre is open to the public throughout the year to offer a fantastic day out for all the family. We have a large network of footpaths ranging from small family friendly walks, to longer ones designed for the more adventurous. If wildlife is your thing, the bird hide offers a perfect opportunity to watch the world go by, or for the young ones duck food can be purchased from the shop.
Prices
Free entry
Opening details
| Season Dates | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Notes | September & October 10am-5pm November-March 11am-4pm The centre is closed on a Monday Open Tuesday-Sunday. Closed Mondays |
Contact
Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre
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Venue
Thatcham Nature Discovery CentreMuddy Lane, RG19 3FU
Map reference: SU 506670 Lat: 51.39997 Long: -1.27382
From M4: Take juction 12 off the M4 and head for A4 Newbury. On entering Thatcham follow the signs for NATure Discovery Centre, turning left at the first major set of traffic lights you reach. You will pass 'Waitrose' supermarket on your right hand side. Continue along lower Way, cross over several mini roundabouts following signs for Newbury. The Nature Discovery Centre is located on the left hand side of the road after the playing fields.
From Newbury: At Robin Hood roundabout, head out along the A4 London Road towards Thatcham. Go straight through the traffic lights at the junction for hambridge Road Industrial Estate and Nebwury Raceecourse and turn at the next set of traffic lights onto Lower Way (opposite West Berkshire Community Hospital) Continue along Lower Way and the Nature Discovery Centre is located on the right hand side of the road.
Nearest station : 3 miles (4.8 kms) from Thacham station
Events at this venue
| date | event |
|---|---|
| Wed 29 May 2013 | Nocturnal Nature Walk |
| Thu 30 May 2013 | Recycled arts workshop - Sock Puppets |
| Sat 22 Jun 2013 | Family Wildlife Fun - Marvellous Minibeasts |
| Sat 13 Jul 2013 | Recycled Arts Workshop - Finger Puppets |
| Sun 14 Jul 2013 | Family Wildlife Fun - Trails and Treasure |
| Fri 2 Aug 2013 | Recycled arts workshop - paper boats |
| Tue 6 Aug 2013 | Bird of Prey day with Ray Prior |
| Wed 7 Aug 2013 | Big Bugs with Martin Rapley |
| Fri 9 Aug 2013 | The Reptile Show with Martin Rapley |
| Tue 13 Aug 2013 | Animal Tales Story Telling Day For Tiny People |
| Thu 15 Aug 2013 | Bird of Prey day with Ray Prior |
| Fri 16 Aug 2013 | Recycled Arts Workshop-Button Keyrings, Bracelets |
| Tue 20 Aug 2013 | Reptiles and amphibians experience |
| Fri 23 Aug 2013 | Let's go batty! |
| Wed 28 Aug 2013 | Small Mammal Show With Martin Rapley |
| Fri 30 Aug 2013 | Let's go batty! |
| Tue 3 Sep 2013 | Blowing Up Bugs - Live Bugs Magnified |
| Sun 15 Sep 2013 | Recycled Arts Workshop - Raggedy Hedgehogs |
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