The Nature Discovery Centre
Muddy Lane, Lower Way
View on Google MapsPhoto: Dave Baker
About The Nature Discovery Centre
Experience hands-on exhibits about regional fauna and heritage at this Thatcham nature spot, complete with outdoor play area, café, full facilities and accessible spaces for all visitors.
What's nearby
- Discovery Centre cafe next door
- Parsons Down Junior School 250m away
- Intensive Driving Courses Newbury and Reading 250m away
- Doggy Day Care Thatcham and Newbury 250m away
- Charles Church Lambourn Meadows 350m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Paid car park
- ✓Free street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
- ✓Accessible seating
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Facilities
Opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
What a lovely place to go for a walk. It’s quiet and relaxing, great for a day out with your friend, family member or simply on your own. Take nothing with you apart from a clear mind and enjoy the nature.
· via Google
Based on reviews, finally got chance to visit with the kids. Brillant free place to visit and enjoy nature, fresh air & sunshine. Feed the duck with instore duck food for £2... top place!
· via Google
Wonderful place. Free parking (you can donate if you like) lots of open space for picnics (bring a chair or blanket). Toilets in the cafe (outside ones were closed). Shop with range of gift and memorabilia items. Beautiful walk in nature with plenty of bird watching to be had. Highly recommend.
· via Google
A beautiful place to spend time for all ages. Free to park and enter. A nice little cafe and playground for children.
· via Google
Visitors say this nature reserve offers beautiful walks around a lake with abundant wildlife, including various birds, and features well-maintained play areas for children. They also highlight the free parking and entry, along with a cafe offering good value food and drinks. Guests mention the friendly and helpful staff, and appreciate the calm, relaxing atmosphere suitable for all ages.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Lower Way, Thatcham, RG19 3FU Get directions
- Category
- Parks & Play Areas
- Guest rating
- 4.6 / 5 (1,866 reviews)
- Suitable for
- All Ages
- Suggested visit
- 2-3 hours
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Thatcham