According to the 2001 census, Brockholes had a resident population of 1,861 in 764 households.
Central to the village is a small green set back from the A616 behind terraced housing, and overlooked by a church, a chapel and the village hall, formerly the village school. The village hall on Brockholes Lane was built in 1837 and is a Grade II listed building. Further Grade II structures are the Gothic Revival St George's Church of England parish church, built in 1861, the 17th- or early 18th-century Bank End farmhouse and barn on Bank End Knoll at the south-east of the village, and a late 18th- to early 19th-century single-span bridge over the River Holme on Smithy Place Lane.
Brockholes was previously a major quarry extraction site. The land was bought by the Trust in January 2007, and the reserve opened to the public at Easter 2011.
It has been regenerated as a mosaic of key habitats such as pools, reedbeds and woodland. The reserve is aimed less at dedicated bird-watchers and nature lovers than the general public of the big cities. The riverbank is covered in steaming ferns and rampant Himalayan Balsam.
Brockholes offers a wide range of events throughout the year and over 250 acres of trails and hides. It has already seen record numbers of breeding wader birds along with visitors such as osprey, otter and bittern. Brockholes' floating Visitor Village has won multiple awards and is the first of its kind in the UK. It houses shops, an exhibition area, an activity room for schools and community groups, a restaurant and a conference centre.
Brockholes | Preston | Floating village | English Village | Visit England | 2021
Be a tourist in your own country.
It refreshes your mind.
It helps to rediscover childhood memories.
It's affordable.
It gives fresh eyes & a fresh heart.
You can visit all your friends and family.
It's eco-friendly.
You can drive your own car.
It’s a journey of self-discovery.
You spend less time travelling and more time exploring.
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published: 13 Mar 2021
Brockholes Floating Village / Drone - 4k
We take a little stroll around brockholes nature reserve & river ribble in preston and send the drone up to capture some stunning views .
Don’t forget to subscribe for more amazing drone footage…..
360 Sphere image: https://momento360.com/e/u/25a91f6bc99c452d8ffeb966dec06f9c?utm_campaign=embed&utm_source=other&heading=0&pitch=0&field-of-view=75&size=medium&display-plan=true
A little history on brockholes ——
Brockholes is owned and managed by the Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester & North Merseyside and has hosted over one million visitors since it opened in April 2011.
Based on the site of an old quarry, the Trust has used their expertise to create habitats for lots of different wildlife. You can explore the 250-acre reserve with the network of trails and hides, and also has f...
published: 12 Mar 2023
Welcome Back to Brockholes
Like most places, we had to close for three months during the Covid-19 lockdown. It was a difficult time and we were worried about whether we would be able to reopen. But HERE WE ARE!
We're back open with just a few changes in place to make sure all our staff and visitors can enjoy their day and feel safe in doing so.
Check out our website for more information, and we look foward to welcoming you back: https://www.brockholes.org/
published: 02 Aug 2020
Photographing the wildlife at Brockholes Nature Reserve In Lancashire
So I spent the morning at Brockholes nature reserve in Preston just off the M6 motorway, photographing the local wildlife.
I have to apologize for the bad audio, there is heavy traffic on the motorway on the mornings.
Anyway, today was a successful photography trip photographing the roe deer, catching sight of the elusive kingfisher and photographing the Stonechat, and coming across a wood pigeon that has lost its voice.
PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT USED
Canon R5
Canon R6
Canon rf 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 L
Canon rf 1.4 x convertor
Smallrig Camara cage
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SOCIAL MEDIA & OTHER CONTACTS TO SUPPORT MY WORK
CONTACT ME [email protected]
WEBSITE https://www.wildli...
published: 04 Nov 2022
Brockholes nature reserve
See our new Brockholes advert and find out all about what you can do if you pop by for a visit! www.brockholes.org
published: 03 Jul 2012
Brockholes Nature Reserve
Time-lapse filming showing the floatation of the Brockholes Visitor Centre (Preston,Lancs) - the largest floating pontoon in Europe. Filmed over a period of 4 weeks..... took longer than expected.
published: 16 May 2017
BROCKHOLES NATURE RESERVE VLOG
I went to Brockholes Nature Reserve in Preston for the first time this week and filmed this little vlog.
This is also my first time using my new camera, the Sony Vlog Camera ZV-1 and I LOVE IT!
I do apologise for the sound of the motorway in the background of some of the videos but it’s not too bad.
Hope you enjoy and please like and subscribe :)
Follow me on social media
Twitter: @rachellord22
Instagram: @Rachellord22
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published: 30 Jul 2021
Brockholes Nature Reserve
A Short Introduction to The Brockholes Nature Reserve and some of what it has to offer. Including the UK's first ever Floating Visitor VIllage.
published: 14 Sep 2015
Photography Adventure Brockholes
Come along with me and Pops as we travel to Brockholes Wildlife Trust nature reserve near Preston. The reserve is famous for Kevin the Kestrel and I think we just might of met him!
Join us on this adventure and come along for the journey to see what we see.
published: 13 Mar 2022
Brockholes - FLY in for a visit!
Come and view Brockholes like a bird! Sweep in and cast your eyes upon 250 acres of Lancashire's beautiful nature reserve with a whole host of wildlife. There's so much to discover at Brockholes, you can hunt out our floating Visitor Village with a restaurant, shops and Welcome Centre or explore our family-friendly hides, walking trails and adventure play area. Alongside the River Ribble and directly off the M6 Motorway Brockholes lends itself to be an ideal location for your day out or special occasion.
Be a tourist in your own country.
It refreshes your mind.
It helps to rediscover childhood memories.
It's affordable.
It gives fresh eyes & a fresh heart.
You ...
Be a tourist in your own country.
It refreshes your mind.
It helps to rediscover childhood memories.
It's affordable.
It gives fresh eyes & a fresh heart.
You can visit all your friends and family.
It's eco-friendly.
You can drive your own car.
It’s a journey of self-discovery.
You spend less time travelling and more time exploring.
You can learn more about your own country’s history & heritage. And many more .
Follow me on :-
Facebook : https: //www.facebook.com/Travel-Food-1316107455232835/
Thank you !
Be a tourist in your own country.
It refreshes your mind.
It helps to rediscover childhood memories.
It's affordable.
It gives fresh eyes & a fresh heart.
You can visit all your friends and family.
It's eco-friendly.
You can drive your own car.
It’s a journey of self-discovery.
You spend less time travelling and more time exploring.
You can learn more about your own country’s history & heritage. And many more .
Follow me on :-
Facebook : https: //www.facebook.com/Travel-Food-1316107455232835/
Thank you !
We take a little stroll around brockholes nature reserve & river ribble in preston and send the drone up to capture some stunning views .
Don’t forget to subs...
We take a little stroll around brockholes nature reserve & river ribble in preston and send the drone up to capture some stunning views .
Don’t forget to subscribe for more amazing drone footage…..
360 Sphere image: https://momento360.com/e/u/25a91f6bc99c452d8ffeb966dec06f9c?utm_campaign=embed&utm_source=other&heading=0&pitch=0&field-of-view=75&size=medium&display-plan=true
A little history on brockholes ——
Brockholes is owned and managed by the Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester & North Merseyside and has hosted over one million visitors since it opened in April 2011.
Based on the site of an old quarry, the Trust has used their expertise to create habitats for lots of different wildlife. You can explore the 250-acre reserve with the network of trails and hides, and also has fantastic views overlooking the River Ribble. You can also explore the woods or enjoy the lakes on site, which have all been specially designed to attract all kinds of wildlife.
The floating Visitor Village is the first of its kind in the UK, bringing you as close to nature as possible. The Visitor Village has a Welcome Centre, activity room, lakeside Kestrel Kitchen, Peckish and gift shop.
Credits:
Music: Above Sad Emotions by Soundridemusic
Link to Video: https://youtu.be/5SejBmQwVmg
Drone that i use : Dji mini 2
Editing software: Capcut
#brockholes #djimini2 #uk #drone #preston #nature #lancashire #river
We take a little stroll around brockholes nature reserve & river ribble in preston and send the drone up to capture some stunning views .
Don’t forget to subscribe for more amazing drone footage…..
360 Sphere image: https://momento360.com/e/u/25a91f6bc99c452d8ffeb966dec06f9c?utm_campaign=embed&utm_source=other&heading=0&pitch=0&field-of-view=75&size=medium&display-plan=true
A little history on brockholes ——
Brockholes is owned and managed by the Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester & North Merseyside and has hosted over one million visitors since it opened in April 2011.
Based on the site of an old quarry, the Trust has used their expertise to create habitats for lots of different wildlife. You can explore the 250-acre reserve with the network of trails and hides, and also has fantastic views overlooking the River Ribble. You can also explore the woods or enjoy the lakes on site, which have all been specially designed to attract all kinds of wildlife.
The floating Visitor Village is the first of its kind in the UK, bringing you as close to nature as possible. The Visitor Village has a Welcome Centre, activity room, lakeside Kestrel Kitchen, Peckish and gift shop.
Credits:
Music: Above Sad Emotions by Soundridemusic
Link to Video: https://youtu.be/5SejBmQwVmg
Drone that i use : Dji mini 2
Editing software: Capcut
#brockholes #djimini2 #uk #drone #preston #nature #lancashire #river
Like most places, we had to close for three months during the Covid-19 lockdown. It was a difficult time and we were worried about whether we would be able to r...
Like most places, we had to close for three months during the Covid-19 lockdown. It was a difficult time and we were worried about whether we would be able to reopen. But HERE WE ARE!
We're back open with just a few changes in place to make sure all our staff and visitors can enjoy their day and feel safe in doing so.
Check out our website for more information, and we look foward to welcoming you back: https://www.brockholes.org/
Like most places, we had to close for three months during the Covid-19 lockdown. It was a difficult time and we were worried about whether we would be able to reopen. But HERE WE ARE!
We're back open with just a few changes in place to make sure all our staff and visitors can enjoy their day and feel safe in doing so.
Check out our website for more information, and we look foward to welcoming you back: https://www.brockholes.org/
So I spent the morning at Brockholes nature reserve in Preston just off the M6 motorway, photographing the local wildlife.
I have to apologize for the bad audi...
So I spent the morning at Brockholes nature reserve in Preston just off the M6 motorway, photographing the local wildlife.
I have to apologize for the bad audio, there is heavy traffic on the motorway on the mornings.
Anyway, today was a successful photography trip photographing the roe deer, catching sight of the elusive kingfisher and photographing the Stonechat, and coming across a wood pigeon that has lost its voice.
PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT USED
Canon R5
Canon R6
Canon rf 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 L
Canon rf 1.4 x convertor
Smallrig Camara cage
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SOCIAL MEDIA & OTHER CONTACTS TO SUPPORT MY WORK
CONTACT ME [email protected]
WEBSITE https://www.wildlifephotographeruk.co.uk
FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/wildlifephotographeruk
INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/ukwildlifephotographer
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Other items used, and in my Kit
Benro Gh5c Gimbal Head: https://amzn.to/3TGYgLs
Self Adhesive Camouflage: https://amzn.to/3SkqWsp
Rain Poncho: https://amzn.to/3VN8Bal
Camera Battery Case: https://amzn.to/3VOFtQ8
Tripod Stool: https://amzn.to/3eW2sIr
Camouflage scrim: https://amzn.to/3z3rdt4
So I spent the morning at Brockholes nature reserve in Preston just off the M6 motorway, photographing the local wildlife.
I have to apologize for the bad audio, there is heavy traffic on the motorway on the mornings.
Anyway, today was a successful photography trip photographing the roe deer, catching sight of the elusive kingfisher and photographing the Stonechat, and coming across a wood pigeon that has lost its voice.
PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT USED
Canon R5
Canon R6
Canon rf 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 L
Canon rf 1.4 x convertor
Smallrig Camara cage
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SOCIAL MEDIA & OTHER CONTACTS TO SUPPORT MY WORK
CONTACT ME [email protected]
WEBSITE https://www.wildlifephotographeruk.co.uk
FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/wildlifephotographeruk
INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/ukwildlifephotographer
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Other items used, and in my Kit
Benro Gh5c Gimbal Head: https://amzn.to/3TGYgLs
Self Adhesive Camouflage: https://amzn.to/3SkqWsp
Rain Poncho: https://amzn.to/3VN8Bal
Camera Battery Case: https://amzn.to/3VOFtQ8
Tripod Stool: https://amzn.to/3eW2sIr
Camouflage scrim: https://amzn.to/3z3rdt4
Time-lapse filming showing the floatation of the Brockholes Visitor Centre (Preston,Lancs) - the largest floating pontoon in Europe. Filmed over a period of 4 w...
Time-lapse filming showing the floatation of the Brockholes Visitor Centre (Preston,Lancs) - the largest floating pontoon in Europe. Filmed over a period of 4 weeks..... took longer than expected.
Time-lapse filming showing the floatation of the Brockholes Visitor Centre (Preston,Lancs) - the largest floating pontoon in Europe. Filmed over a period of 4 weeks..... took longer than expected.
I went to Brockholes Nature Reserve in Preston for the first time this week and filmed this little vlog.
This is also my first time using my new camera, the S...
I went to Brockholes Nature Reserve in Preston for the first time this week and filmed this little vlog.
This is also my first time using my new camera, the Sony Vlog Camera ZV-1 and I LOVE IT!
I do apologise for the sound of the motorway in the background of some of the videos but it’s not too bad.
Hope you enjoy and please like and subscribe :)
Follow me on social media
Twitter: @rachellord22
Instagram: @Rachellord22
TikTok: @rachel.lord22
I went to Brockholes Nature Reserve in Preston for the first time this week and filmed this little vlog.
This is also my first time using my new camera, the Sony Vlog Camera ZV-1 and I LOVE IT!
I do apologise for the sound of the motorway in the background of some of the videos but it’s not too bad.
Hope you enjoy and please like and subscribe :)
Follow me on social media
Twitter: @rachellord22
Instagram: @Rachellord22
TikTok: @rachel.lord22
Come along with me and Pops as we travel to Brockholes Wildlife Trust nature reserve near Preston. The reserve is famous for Kevin the Kestrel and I think we ju...
Come along with me and Pops as we travel to Brockholes Wildlife Trust nature reserve near Preston. The reserve is famous for Kevin the Kestrel and I think we just might of met him!
Join us on this adventure and come along for the journey to see what we see.
Come along with me and Pops as we travel to Brockholes Wildlife Trust nature reserve near Preston. The reserve is famous for Kevin the Kestrel and I think we just might of met him!
Join us on this adventure and come along for the journey to see what we see.
Come and view Brockholes like a bird! Sweep in and cast your eyes upon 250 acres of Lancashire's beautiful nature reserve with a whole host of wildlife. There'...
Come and view Brockholes like a bird! Sweep in and cast your eyes upon 250 acres of Lancashire's beautiful nature reserve with a whole host of wildlife. There's so much to discover at Brockholes, you can hunt out our floating Visitor Village with a restaurant, shops and Welcome Centre or explore our family-friendly hides, walking trails and adventure play area. Alongside the River Ribble and directly off the M6 Motorway Brockholes lends itself to be an ideal location for your day out or special occasion.
Come and view Brockholes like a bird! Sweep in and cast your eyes upon 250 acres of Lancashire's beautiful nature reserve with a whole host of wildlife. There's so much to discover at Brockholes, you can hunt out our floating Visitor Village with a restaurant, shops and Welcome Centre or explore our family-friendly hides, walking trails and adventure play area. Alongside the River Ribble and directly off the M6 Motorway Brockholes lends itself to be an ideal location for your day out or special occasion.
Be a tourist in your own country.
It refreshes your mind.
It helps to rediscover childhood memories.
It's affordable.
It gives fresh eyes & a fresh heart.
You can visit all your friends and family.
It's eco-friendly.
You can drive your own car.
It’s a journey of self-discovery.
You spend less time travelling and more time exploring.
You can learn more about your own country’s history & heritage. And many more .
Follow me on :-
Facebook : https: //www.facebook.com/Travel-Food-1316107455232835/
Thank you !
We take a little stroll around brockholes nature reserve & river ribble in preston and send the drone up to capture some stunning views .
Don’t forget to subscribe for more amazing drone footage…..
360 Sphere image: https://momento360.com/e/u/25a91f6bc99c452d8ffeb966dec06f9c?utm_campaign=embed&utm_source=other&heading=0&pitch=0&field-of-view=75&size=medium&display-plan=true
A little history on brockholes ——
Brockholes is owned and managed by the Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester & North Merseyside and has hosted over one million visitors since it opened in April 2011.
Based on the site of an old quarry, the Trust has used their expertise to create habitats for lots of different wildlife. You can explore the 250-acre reserve with the network of trails and hides, and also has fantastic views overlooking the River Ribble. You can also explore the woods or enjoy the lakes on site, which have all been specially designed to attract all kinds of wildlife.
The floating Visitor Village is the first of its kind in the UK, bringing you as close to nature as possible. The Visitor Village has a Welcome Centre, activity room, lakeside Kestrel Kitchen, Peckish and gift shop.
Credits:
Music: Above Sad Emotions by Soundridemusic
Link to Video: https://youtu.be/5SejBmQwVmg
Drone that i use : Dji mini 2
Editing software: Capcut
#brockholes #djimini2 #uk #drone #preston #nature #lancashire #river
Like most places, we had to close for three months during the Covid-19 lockdown. It was a difficult time and we were worried about whether we would be able to reopen. But HERE WE ARE!
We're back open with just a few changes in place to make sure all our staff and visitors can enjoy their day and feel safe in doing so.
Check out our website for more information, and we look foward to welcoming you back: https://www.brockholes.org/
So I spent the morning at Brockholes nature reserve in Preston just off the M6 motorway, photographing the local wildlife.
I have to apologize for the bad audio, there is heavy traffic on the motorway on the mornings.
Anyway, today was a successful photography trip photographing the roe deer, catching sight of the elusive kingfisher and photographing the Stonechat, and coming across a wood pigeon that has lost its voice.
PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT USED
Canon R5
Canon R6
Canon rf 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 L
Canon rf 1.4 x convertor
Smallrig Camara cage
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SOCIAL MEDIA & OTHER CONTACTS TO SUPPORT MY WORK
CONTACT ME [email protected]
WEBSITE https://www.wildlifephotographeruk.co.uk
FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/wildlifephotographeruk
INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/ukwildlifephotographer
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Other items used, and in my Kit
Benro Gh5c Gimbal Head: https://amzn.to/3TGYgLs
Self Adhesive Camouflage: https://amzn.to/3SkqWsp
Rain Poncho: https://amzn.to/3VN8Bal
Camera Battery Case: https://amzn.to/3VOFtQ8
Tripod Stool: https://amzn.to/3eW2sIr
Camouflage scrim: https://amzn.to/3z3rdt4
Time-lapse filming showing the floatation of the Brockholes Visitor Centre (Preston,Lancs) - the largest floating pontoon in Europe. Filmed over a period of 4 weeks..... took longer than expected.
I went to Brockholes Nature Reserve in Preston for the first time this week and filmed this little vlog.
This is also my first time using my new camera, the Sony Vlog Camera ZV-1 and I LOVE IT!
I do apologise for the sound of the motorway in the background of some of the videos but it’s not too bad.
Hope you enjoy and please like and subscribe :)
Follow me on social media
Twitter: @rachellord22
Instagram: @Rachellord22
TikTok: @rachel.lord22
Come along with me and Pops as we travel to Brockholes Wildlife Trust nature reserve near Preston. The reserve is famous for Kevin the Kestrel and I think we just might of met him!
Join us on this adventure and come along for the journey to see what we see.
Come and view Brockholes like a bird! Sweep in and cast your eyes upon 250 acres of Lancashire's beautiful nature reserve with a whole host of wildlife. There's so much to discover at Brockholes, you can hunt out our floating Visitor Village with a restaurant, shops and Welcome Centre or explore our family-friendly hides, walking trails and adventure play area. Alongside the River Ribble and directly off the M6 Motorway Brockholes lends itself to be an ideal location for your day out or special occasion.
According to the 2001 census, Brockholes had a resident population of 1,861 in 764 households.
Central to the village is a small green set back from the A616 behind terraced housing, and overlooked by a church, a chapel and the village hall, formerly the village school. The village hall on Brockholes Lane was built in 1837 and is a Grade II listed building. Further Grade II structures are the Gothic Revival St George's Church of England parish church, built in 1861, the 17th- or early 18th-century Bank End farmhouse and barn on Bank End Knoll at the south-east of the village, and a late 18th- to early 19th-century single-span bridge over the River Holme on Smithy Place Lane.
Yeah, yeah, yeah Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah Come here yeah Something in your eyes Draws me in each and every time Losing focus No turning back Can't find the reason why It's too much, I'm taken Everyone else is right here I found it Find me in the clown space Come join me Cause I ain't leaving I'm not coming down from here Oh, I'm not coming down from here Oh, I'm not coming down from here Oh, I'm not coming down It's easy to let go If you control my mind And some now This world is enchanted I'll make a spell and I don't care We have got it It's simple to see that I have no fears Cause I'm free and I'm living I feed off this love that you're giving And I'm not coming down from here Oh, I'm not coming down from here Oh, I'm not coming down from here Oh, I'm not coming down Never would I do from this pain Hypnotized when I stare in to your face I found a love I can't replace And I'm not leaving And I'm not leaving And I'm not leaving And I'm not leaving And I'm not leaving I'm not coming down from here Oh, I'm not coming down from here Oh, I'm not coming down from here Oh, I'm not coming down I'm not coming down from here Oh, I'm not coming down from here Oh, I'm not coming down from here Oh, I'm not coming down I'm not coming down from here Oh, I'm not coming down from here Oh, I'm not coming down from here Oh, I'm not coming down And I'm not leaving And I'm not leaving