Reviews of Brandon Marsh Nature Reserve. (Other) in Coventry (West Midlands).

Brandon Marsh Nature Reserve

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Brandon Marsh Nature Centre, Brandon Lane, Coventry CV3 3GW, United Kingdom

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Information of Brandon Marsh Nature Reserve, Other in Coventry (West Midlands)

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Reviews of Brandon Marsh Nature Reserve

G. g.

Many hides and huge area to take a walk close to the ponds and marshes. It's a specific ecosystem available for walk and observation. Many kinds of birds could be a point of interest. Possible to take a good rest in hides or walk around waters in Nature Reserve. Many flies could be a kind of issue through trails. The most important is opening time, that should be minimum till 8 pm.

P. N.

Lovely relaxing place for a walk well away from the rest of this mad world. Lots of pools, lots of wildlife to see.

M. M.

Good little walk with plenty to observe with the bird huts and the bugs that are around.

S. R.

Lovely place to walk around with the children. Loads of wildlife to be seen on the way around

K. H.

Lovely volunteers and staff. Cafe had great food. The trail was well sign posted and easy to get around. The kids were happy to hint for signs and see the wildlife along the way.

M. J.

Excellent variety of wild birds, several hides to view them from and an excellent cafeteria. I shall definitely be making this a regular visit

R. B.

Visited for the 2nd time yesterday. Such a beautiful, tranquil place to be. Great to see so much nature, birds & insects in this stunning location. Entrance fee makes it an easy affordable wonderful day out. Ample parking. Will definitely revisit - & on a regular basis at that xx

r. m.

Bit wet today but had a nice walk around the kingfisher trail.

H. P.

What a little gem this place is. Staff and volunteers are very helpful and friendly. The cafe is reasonable priced and has a good selection of food. The shop is brilliant and once again, incredibly well priced. Then the actual pools and outdoor activities speak for themselves. Will be visiting again in the future!

P. H.

Great place to bird watch. Plenty of hides and good trails. Very nice tea room with home cooked hit and cold food. Reasonable prices and good selection of specials. Variety of hot and cold drinks. Friendly and helpful staff.

P. D.

Lots of interesting birds but kingfishers still elusive. Take binoculars. Muddy in places, don't wear your best shoes!

R. P.

Pleasant walks through woods and marsh trails. Bird hides for the twitchers. Nice coffee shop and facilities. Good for us.

S. S.

Great walk in fabulous sunshine and nice variety of birds. Good path for disabled person's walker.

S. T.

A very nice reserve - had a lovely walk around seeing lots of birds then had a very nice lunch there!

E. L.

Quiet a big area to walk around and with few bird watch posts. It is good place for simple family walk, but if you would like to see something like "whoow" then you need to look for something else. Reception staff is very lovely and helpful and also Tea room is good. Come in spring when nature wakes up! And if you have kids - there is some activities happening around for them!

K. D.

Very educational, granddaughter loved it,we made a spider and a hedgehog house.

M. R.

A great place to visit anytime

D. B.

A great day out, and free for members of the wildlife trust. Ample parking and lots of woods, lakes and fields to explore.

J. L.

I have not been for a while, but is still a great place to visit. The staff are friendly and the restaurant serves great food, and the wild life is great. They all so sell great cheap bird tables and nesting boxes, of which are really good quality. You would not be able to make them any cheaper, as wood is so expensive these days.

R. L.

Beautiful area, with lakes and some wildlife (muntjac, swans, geese, etc.). A few birdhides give a good few of the water birds. Peaceful place with well maintained path. Nice cafe with some good homemade food and a children's play area in the courtyard. There is a sensory garden and a mud kitchen. The shop has a couple of electric mobility scooters available.

B. B.

Absolutely amazing place, such a quiet and restful place so near the city. Great trails for children and the young at heart following the actions as you go along. Mud kitchen was a favourite with the little ones.

D. F.

Lovely staff, and tasty food...

A. M.

Peaceful natural setting close to Coventry city. Not necessarily for people on a budget.

S. G.

A great find. If you want around an hours walk in some lovely countryside then this is a lovely place to go and even better if you like to birdwatch. There's a lovely cafe that did a nice range of drink and food

P. C.

This is a lovely nature reserve and fab cafe!

C. D.

Nice place to enjoy the birds singing and the quiet off the nature. Lovely place. And the tea room serves nice food and hot drinks.

G. M.

Always have a great visit with or without grandchildren. Relaxing walks that are not taxing. Staff are friendly and helpful. Stop off and have lunch or tea and cake

P. M. P.

Excellent for birdwatching, not so good for dog walkers.(not allowed!) Brilliant, because no annoying kids on bikes.

P. W.

Absolutely great day out! We went on spec and the staff were fantastic and we enjoyed every second, though we wishes well done in the nothing to be able to spend the whole day there. The restaurant was very good both in terms of value and quality.

S. H.

Lovely place for a walk and to see the wildlife great views and good for children too. Only spent 40 minutes here so not a long walk but worth the visit. Cafe room is a little overpriced.

S. C.

Peaceful place to walk and see various wildlife. Great for birdwatchers and photographers. Lovely cafe and little shop. Also have classroom for school groups, sensory garden and mud kitchen.

E. G.

Lovely place but I think it might be better in the summer. I'll definitely return when the weather is nicer

P. B.

A lovely reserve. Brilliant habitat for bird watching. A small party of us from Cheadle Staffs U3A visited today And saw over 35 species of birds on a grey overcast day. We also enjoyed a lovely lunch in the visitors centre restaurant.

A. N.

We have visited Brandon Marshes several times and it did not disappoint. If you like nature/wildlife it's a must. And at the end of your visit you can call into the cafe which is excellent.

L. S.

Well it was ok but too cold outside to do kids activities for an hour and half. Would have thought some time would have been spent inside as trying to do a picture in the wind and cold is no fun! In fact left the activity early as 3year old was too cold and unable to do a picture with a big coat on.

G. C.

Good at anytime of the of year to see a wide selection of birds. Eight hides giving advantageous views over the various pools. Very good cafe serving quality food for most of the day.

E. S.

Spent a few sunny hours here with 2 under 5s who enjoyed play cooking in the educational garden, the mouse manor and the dens in the wood. Cafe toys very popular but beware all enticing items for sale which are unavoidable on the way out!

L. T.

Just a lovely place to take walk watch wildlife and bird watch

S. G.

If you like bird watching and nature it's a really fantastic place to go 🌟👍.... Great walks 👍

E. S.

Nicely thought out nature reserve. An ideal place to take young children. The walking routes weren't too long and there was lots to see and do along the way to keep the kids entertained.

B. B.

An oasis of calm and nature but close to Coventry

J. S.

Friendly visitor centre and decent café. Some books for sale (but not a comprehensive selection), some bird food and a lot of gifts and tat. Reserve excellent but beware - centre and toilets closed at 4:00pm!

A. T.

The cafe sells a good variety of gluten free food at great prices ❤️

E. T.

This is a wonderful nature reserve to explore. It's wonderful for my 6 and 4 year old who love the gardens and mouse manor as well as just exploring or going to look at birds in the hides

d. w.

Beautiful place, don't expect manicured parks and swings, but if you want a real nature reserve look no further. Miles of well posted easy trails,wooded, marsh and pool. Good parking, Clean toilets, a small shop and great cafe serving excellent tea and bacon butties among other things.

D. B.

Lovely setting. Lots of different birds and wildlife to see. Covid-19 friendly. Outdoor seating area and cafe.

P. L.

Though can be very exposed and slippery in inclement weather, there is a lot to see here. Dogs are not allowed in and do there aren't plastic bags adorning trees! Varied habitats, hides with plenty of lookout windows..a place I think has something different to offer all year around.

T. 7.

Great place to bird watch. Many pools with numerous hides. Can be a bit boggy if it's raining or has been wet, but well worth wearing the appropriate gear.

L. E.

Loved it, nice little bits for little ones to explore and a couple of nice walks for adults too. We saw all the autumn colours, can't wait to go in the summer.

W. d. F.

Brandon Marsh is the flagship Warwickshire Wildlife Trust nature reserve, and home to their headquarters. It is 92 hectares and perfect for birdspotting, with 9 hides bordering on pools throughout the reserve. You can spend a good 3 hours wandering around the reserve and in the hides. In terms of logistics, (directly lifted from the Warwickshire Wildlife Trust page) - it has plenty of free parking but entry is paid unless you are a member. Guide dogs only. Pro's: - Plenty of birds. - Large lakes full of birds. - Bird hides. - Tearoom. Con's: - Probably most popular nature reserve, so lots of other people. - Paid entry, though only £3.50 for adults.

J. H.

Lovely place to go, staff are very friendly. We came to see the starling murmurations, which was spectacular

T. C.

Great for nature trailing with the kids. Good facilities as well, cafe and picnic area

P. H.

Food in Badgers tearoom is excellent. Plenty of hides with good paths. Had a great day here with views of kingfisher. Good mix of small birds incl lesser redpolls.

L. E.

Brilliant after school club today at Brandon Marsh. Definitely worth looking into if you have primary aged children.

K. H.

Lovely place to visit and very well run.

J. S.

Lovely Nature Reserve, with lots to see and do. b Badger's Tea Room has lovely hot drinks (coffee especially good) and cakes to die for!

B. K.

Beautiful shady natural area. A great haven for wildlife. Bring your children, have fun and support the nature reserve

H. J.

Visited Brandon Marsh Nature Reserve with a friend. We enjoyed a lovely baked potato lunch followed by delicious cake. We enjoyed watching the squirrels and numerous birds snacking outside. Had time to explore the shop. This is a great place to visit for all ages. We didn't get to walk around outside but we'll definitely return to spend more time here and do some walking around the nature reserve. The volunteers, cafe and shop staff were all very friendly and helpful. A super gem just outside Coventry 😀

m. j.

Nature has had a respite so there are long wild plants and flowers growing beside the tracks. They look great! Plenty of birds especially kingfisher today.

J. W.

Great nature reserve for all kinds of wildlife and events, plus a good cafe and shop with loads of products to help wildlife.

s. l.

lovely day out watching the wildlife and enjoying a good meal...

H. C.

Very Friendly and accomodating. Took 94year old friend just to use the tea room. Coffee and cake were divine all while watching a wealth of birds on the feeders.

v. p.

A lovely reserve, well worth a visit. Today we saw oystercatchers, woodpeckers and nuthatches among many other species! Warwickshire wildlife trust are doing a great job!

S. G.

Lovely nature reserve. Frèe to members of wildlife trust. Nice walks for all the family. Different birds throughout the year. Good cafe and reasonably priced.

P. N.

Place is not that well guided and documented. So you just walk around, but there are really little number of tables with explanations. Generally it is a great place, nature is amazing. Which is crazy that there is a concrete mixer factory next to it.

P. M.

lakes have 5 hides around. good for bird watching. nice woodland walks too. Cafe is worth visiting too.peaceful place.

G. G. (. g.

Fantastic nature reserve - probably the best me and my wife have been ❤

L. R. (.

Great place to visit for nature loving kids. Mouse Manor is a particular favourite!

r. h.

Brandon marsh gets more stunning with every visit. A truly wonderful place to visit for a country walk, wildlife watching, photography. A must attend place for anyone who enjoys nature.

B. A.

My favourite local nature reserve. Lovely walks with the chance to see deer as well as many different birds. The cafe/restaurant is brilliant value.

P. B.

This is one of my key places for getting out into nature. It's got water, woodland, reedbeds and at least 7 hides. Great for watching wildfowl and other birds, or just strolling around in the changing scenery. And the very pleasant Badger's Tea Room if you just want to watch the birds feeding outside there while enjoying a coffee.

R. S.

Lovely autumn colours of trees were reflected in lakes. Lots of birds to view from hides. Very peaceful.

R. M.

Excellent range of habitats, good facilities & a splendid restaurant/ cafe.

S. S.

Nice place for a spot of lunch, Jacket Potato with some Coronation Chicken went down really well 😋

S. P.

Lovely park and cafe.

J. O. A.

Once again Brandon Marsh was great. Lovely scenery coupled with beautiful weather made for an enjoyable walk. Interesting to note, the cafeteria now has a choice of vegetarian and vegan eats.

I. S.

Lovely place but the hide where the Kingfisher can be seen is hogged by people for hours. They get in there early and won't move, it's as if they have a divine right because they are regulars. It spoilt my visit and i won't be going again unless a limit is put on how long each person can spend in the hides.. Sheer ignorance!

W. B.

Great afternoon out for a quiet walk and maybe see some wildlife. Nice little souvenir shop and a reasonable entrance fee. Free if you have a national trust membership. Coffee shop on site for refreshment and light bites.

D. 6.

My family are always coming here, great little cafe! Enjoy a nice walk around the different paths...wear boots on wet days😄👍

A. M.

Amazing place to visit. So quite and relaxing. I'm yet to see any otters or kingfishers but will be going back soon so might get lucky.

A. C.

Always tranquil and stunning. Perfect for nature photography and small walks with family

C. N.

Good place for children to explore with parents and run off the excess energy. Good adventure/climbing frames etc. Great park for picnics on a nice day.

T. M.

Good choice of walk, though signing could be clearer. Grey wintery day so not seen at its best, but will return.

R. H.

Any nature lovers out there please grab your binoculars, cameras and walking boots and head towards Brandon Marsh. Lovely walks, so much wildlife to see. It's worth it

A. C.

A great trip would suggest more toilets as there were a lot of people including a school trip. Cafe was great. The place is lovely.

D. C.

Brandon Marsh is a beautiful example of what can be achieved through conservation of Midlands Water-Bird life geography. It is extensive, well signposted with excellent facilities and (for the most part) feels like a wilderness.

D. M.

Lots of hides and benches. Lovely trails to walk. Well maintained reserve.

G. U.

Second to none nature reserve in the West Midlands. This has to be the flagship reserve in the Midlands - all that and one of the best cafe's too!! Warwickshire Wildlife Trust showing them how it's done. Bravo.

D. M.

I love this place, a great escape to relax and rewind. Lovely staff, lovely cafe and lovely grounds with alot of beautiful nature. I've been a member for years and have had alot of lovely times here, Brandon reach too!

R. S.

We saw a kingfisher! We took the kingfisher trail l. Takes about 40 min. £2.50 entrance fee. Parking is free. Worth a visit.

D. A.

First time at this reserve and what a fantastic place...saw otters.kingfishers various ducks n waders and sure more will arrive soon..good hard ground for walking even if raining....also ate in the cafe and surprise...that was excellent too...we will defo be going back soon...thanks to all involved in the reserve...well done..

3.

A great place to get away from it all for a few hours. Decent paths. A good selection of bird hides. Good cafe.

V. R.

Just great birthday party for our 6 year old, everything from the staff, food, crafts and the out door den building. So many parents said it was the perfect birthday party.

T. L.

Great place for an hour or two of peace and quiet.Plenty to see if you are patient.Otters,Swans,Kingfishers to name a few.Great tea rooms where you can sit and watch the birds outside while eating excellent food in the warm.

T. H.

Lovely nature park, with great walks round wooded lakes. Plenty of birds to see on the water, and fishing allowed (check with information for times).

D. S.

Lovely place to take a walk and have lunch, very child friendly and the souvenir shop has lovely teddies for little ones to take away for memories.

S. H.

Nice day out food available not sure what it like, plenty of wildlife to see, good for kids. Good walking footwear needed possibly wellies after wet weather

J. P.

Great place to walk and birdwatch, take children and the cafe is very good.

G. M.

Good for twitchers. Cafe good even if it does not look it. Not really for walking, more for nature spotting. Bold birds and well laid out. Helpful volunteers.

F. M.

The site was a bit smaller we expected. We could go around the trails and come back to our starting point within 40 minutes. The main building at the entrance has toilets, a café, and playground for kids. A birthday party was being held there. The reserve has many ponds, and a rich bird life. There are many sheds for birdwatching. This area is perfect for a green afternoon away from the city.

B. P.

Brilliant nature reserve and family afternoon out.

C. B.

Beautiful, natural place for a walk, can't wait to go back in Autumn. Great cafe too.

D. B.

Great day out - excellent tea room - easy parking :) BUT - take insect repellent - have never had so many serious bites :(

m. c.

Large wetland nature reserve with several neat hides. Most are accessible with wheelchairs. Good cafe too.

D. G.

Stunning place well worth a visit

H. P.

Really good nature reserve with a number of lakes and hides. Good café with friendly staff.

T. D.

The café is surrounded by windows through which you can view many British birds. Several walks around pools and marshes give access to larger birds and wildlife.

S. W.

Quiet spot with great tea shop and bird watching

C. L.

Great nature reserve. Perfect spot for a peaceful relaxed picnic or delicious snack from the cafe, and they do the best kids parties!

G. M.

Excellent customer service. Nice walks (albeit short). Perfect for the family. Food and drinks were fantastic!

J. S.

Just stopped for a coffee and food and found a great menu, helpful friendly staff and BIG windows for watching the wildlife. Really nice.

P. K.

£2.50 admission with free parking. Cafe on site. Wear good footwear as it can be a little muddy. Great place to watch birds with hides around the walks for viewing.

C. B.

Great cafe and lots of places to explore and watch birds

M. M.

A relaxing place to stop for a coffee and take a walk around to look at the many birds and wildlife. Calm and clean with some interesting interpretations.

D. L.

We had a lovely visit and walk The cafe was good and reasonably priced, together with a well stocked gift shop all in aid of the Wildlfe Trust

D. B.

A most awesome place, I saw my first ever kingfisher here! It is a place you will go back to time and time again. Photos to come

L. H.

Beautiful peaceful nature reserve and excellent lunch at the cafe/restaurant. Loved the things crafted out of tree trunks Thank you

S. C.

Beautiful walks and wildlife particularly dragonflies and butterflies and birds! Nice cafe/restaurant too

T. B.

A must go to place for the children, so many things for them to do and experience at an affordable price. My kids loved building a campfire and making a hot chocolate

L. W.

Beautiful well kept park. So much to see.

M. H.

Visited on Christmas Eve, somewhat muddy under foot but interesting to wander around and good for exercising the children.

d. i.

Lovely place to have a wonder

D. L.

Pay your minimal fee to get 200 acres of woodlands and meadows. Great pathways, pram friendly but better for ones with suspension. Kids loved it, parking fine if you get there for opening time.

B. J.

Fantastic place for wildlife good walks and friendly people only did small part of this vast area only problem to far for me to visit regular

S. P.

Nice place for a walk. Lovely nature reserve well looked after. Watch out for nettles!

C. M.

Brilliant nature reserve for walking and bird watching. Cafe is very good.

P. W.

Loved it enjoyed walking the trails and looking for the variety of wildlife. Even got coulle nice shots of dragonflies

D. D.

Lovely cafe serving great food. Cafe over looks a pond with lots of wildlife to admire.

s. n.

Lovely day , Will be returning soon, Spotted my first shoveler duck

G. G.

Giving the location nestled between the A45 & A46 it's a little nature paradise, lovely walks through the lakes, bird hides and great cafe to finish.

C. H.

Beautiful and relaxing, lots of birds and wildlife to see. The café is really nice too.

D. G.

Really lovely place to visit and lots to explore. The website really doesn't do it justice.

M. G.

Wonderfully peaceful reserve, excellent for wildlife spotting and fab cafe/shop as well.

T. L.

Lovely park with well signposted trails, good for access with buggies, although it could be a touch boggy on some of the trails in bad weather and winter. Plenty to see. Well priced with easily accessible parking included in the price. Toilets available along with a cafe and small gift shop.

B. T.

Peaceful place to relax & explore. Old Gravel Pit workings. Excellent abbitat.

A. M.

Friendly lovely cafe pleasure to watch wildlife while having a drink especially if you cannot walk far

G. H.

Very nice reserve , good for spotting kingfishers. The Badger cafe is also worth visiting, good food and good staff.

s. h.

Great transformation of gravel pits into a peaceful nature reserve,relaxing and great for nature.wonderful cafe and great for kids to explore.fantastic for bird lovers also.

M. D.

A nice place for a quiet walk and the café is good too.

G. B.

So long since I've been I got lost! Shop and cafe much improved during covid.

D. B.

Well thought out and well maintained reserve. Many opportunities to see a wide variety of species.

J. B.

Excellent tea room and friendly efficient staff.

K. J.

Superb place helpful staff spent 4 hours there and saw Kingfishers bonus.Well worth a visit

D. A.

Nature Tots highly recommended and not just for the Tots. Really good food at the cafe is a also double whammy bonus of the visit.

M. A.

Peaceful, nice place to sit & watch nature , even had coffee & carrot cake 😋

t.

Very pleasant walk round.

S.

Excellent wildlife trust centre. Large reserve with 8 or 9 bird hides and a brilliant tea room

I. A.

Only able to visit Badgers Tea Room because of snow. The staff were very friendly and the breakfast was excellent.

E. G.

Lovely nature reserve nice trails for kids to follow and lots of events and activities throughout the year

R. T.

brilliant place to visit love watching birds from the cafe windows and the hide directly behind the enclosed garden and feeding station at back of cafe

N. R.

Such a good place to walk. It's really quiet and great for children.

T. M.

Lovely trip out here this morning. Delicious breakfast in the café before a stroll around Brandon Marsh taking in the natural world.

L. A.

What a great retreat and means of staying in touch with nature; for approximately £1 per week my wife and I are able to support one of the many natural treasures of this island, whilst enjoying access to many other associated nature reserves across the UK.

C. H.

Lovely reserve with so much to see. The forest school area is great for the kids.

h. k.

large space, not overcrowded like many nearby parks. Plenty of various birds

D. W.

It's a beautiful natural habitat, marshland, woods and green meadow, lots of wild flowers to be seen during spring and summer, a variety of birds inhabitants including green Woodpecker and Kingfisher too.. Very pretty in autumn and winter too. Quite often there are events including short tuition, included in the nominal entry fee.

J. O.

Very nice place for a walk, parking is free and entrance £2.50 for adult.

V. L.

Absolutely loved it , attended a Christmas craft making event. Well run and informative. Will attend other events if I can.

J. (.

It's a beautiful place to see some nature and wildlife the dog would love it here

J. H.

Lovely walk friendly staff

m.

Absolutely lovely place

A. S.

Great to see Starling murmuration. Staff friendly and helpful.

T. C.

Fantastic place to visit. Great staff, stunning and peaceful nature and great value!

J. W.

Wonderful cafe, with great food, service and staff. Excellent hot meal and latte for ~£10.

D. H.

Good reserve to visit abit flooded at present , some hides open , lovely tea room ..

S. R.

Love this place. Nice cafe. Great place for a nature walk whatever the weather

L. H.

This is a nice place to visit, the staff both in reception and in the cafe were very friendly and helpful. I thought as it’s the head quarters that it would be bigger, that being said the walks with the exception of 3 of the hides were all easily accessible with a pushchair and if you aren’t too fussed about traversing down to a hide then the paths are fine for wheelchairs as well. The food in the cafe was very good and well priced. Parking is easy and free. Take binoculars if you really want to see the birds from the hides. You can also see how big your feet are compared to the great man himself Sir David Attenborough 😀

a. j.

A lovely place for bird watching, spotting wildlife and flowers and walks in woods and open fields

K.

Good staff. Brilliant walks. Bagels tea room a must for great food and drinks

i. a.

Absolute gem on the outskirts of Coventry, beautiful walks around lakes and woodland, a haven for wildlife

M. I.

A great outdoor place for the kids with abundant wildlife, flora and a cafe with everything you need.

s. p.

Great place for quiet walk and bird watching. Very reasonable and good for people with disabilities

P. B.

New managers in shop. Food variety limited than previously, but OK

S. k.

Excellent bird watching centre. Cafe, toilets. Some days you see more birds than others.

S. P.

Quite nice bird hides, quite fast, lot of birds. We spent any 2hours with our kid.

I. G.

Nice location, plenty of wildlife and Badgers Cafe is pretty good.

C. J.

Bigger than I expected, nature trails well signposted. Don't forget to wear your wellies.

N. V.

We live locally and always going for a walk through the woods. We are no avid bird spotters but the kids love trying to spot what they can, and the other visitors are always very helpful in identify the local birds out that day. The cafe is a great spot at the end of a walk to enjoy a hot chocolate and sli e of cake. (they also do bigger meals but I have never tried them).

S. H.

Pleasant visitor centre, pleasant staff. Walks to hides not short, but had longer ones.

D. L.

Very enjoyable experience surrounded by the wonders of nature in a clean and safe environment.

M. I.

Fabulous wildlife and committed team. Join as member for free entry and lots of other benefits.

C. P.

Very relaxing walks with lots of wildlife that you can't miss

B.

My heaven on earth Lovely cafe and a beautiful walk especially in the winter sunshine ☀

k. r.

Superb place, great walks and nature.

A. R.

Beautiful place to visit with so much stunning wildlife to see.

S. W.

Beautiful place with lots of wildlife. Fantastic activities for children

A. B.

Lovely afternoon here with the little one making and cooking her own pizza.

j. M.

Lovely quiet area lots of trails

H. H.

Lovely spot, great bird life and a range of well signposted walks to do. Cafe was a bonus!

A. B.

Great for birdwatching, good for butterflies.

J. S.

Well worth it for children so much for them to do .And lunch at the greAt cafe .

P. A.

Great venue for a 7 year old's birthday party with friendly staff!

S. S.

Nice place to wander around. Feels like a world away from the rest of Coventry.

B. C.

Great day out for bird lovers... Kids had fun and not expensive.

J. P.

Surprisingly more to offer than I thought. Good visitor centre with good choice of food in cafe.

L. M.

Loved it .. saw 4 kestrels 2 redshank baby tufted ducks and even a hobby

S. M.

Lots of hides and quiet walks. Friendly staff too. Will definitely be back

S. P.

Nice venue, plenty of room and decent visitor centre

c. f.

Lovely place with lots of bird hides. Watch terns feeding their young.

J. F.

It's a brilliant place to escape to if you want some down time. Birdwatchers will not be disappointed either! I am both and I love it here so much that I have become a member of the Wildlife trust.

L. T.

Brandon Marsh gave our grand daughter a great 6th birthday party. Thank you so much

D. T.

Nice place to walk round. Lovely cafe

B. F.

Lovely place to take a breath and to clean your eyes with something beautiful

N. N.

A nice nature park for the keen naturalist. NOT SUITED TO FAMILIES WHO ARE LOOKING FOR A PLAY AREA.

S. C. P.

Great restaurant especially by the window looking at the feeding birds.

A. M.

Great place to have a walk and see some nature

g. m.

Wonderful nature reserve

M. A. F.

Great walk

m. g.

Worth s walk round if it's a nice day and you got nothing better to do

G. R.

Lovely walk plenty to see...

J. S.

Good nature reserve on the edge of Coventry, open daily 9:30 - 4:30 wish it was open later in the summer, toilets locked at closing time and cafe which is good closes at 4pm, & carpark fills up quickly (great murals on carpark walls see photos). Sensible footwear required for visiting some of the hides as paths get waterlogged and muddy after rain. This is run by Warwickshire wildlife trust but you can get free entry if you are a member of another county wildlife trust otherwise you will have to pay.

N. M.

Great scones, lots of wetland wildlife

T. S.

Absolutely super educational place for both the young and older folk

J. K.

Fabulous place for photography, walks, experiencing the outdoors.

I. M.

A place of natural beauty looked after by a team of dedicated volunteers.

P. k.

Just go and explore with kids

S. A.

Great place to go with the kids, even when it’s raining ☔️

S. G. M.

Excellent day highlights Hobby , Arctic Tern ,Kingfisher and Kestrel youngsters

J. B.

Excellent tea room which is good value and plenty to choose from.

D. F.

Been visiting this wonderful place for over 40 years. Love it.

M. S.

Great bird watching location but not enough parking.

N. K.

A beautiful place to go for a walk. Spend a couple hours walking around, taking photos and enjoying the wonderful scenery. I've been multiple times and I'll be going back again in the future.

T. D.

Really interesting day. plenty to see lovely access to birds and you can view them in the hides dotted around. A little difficult to access when it is muddy or wet. No real disabled access to much of the area. But a real hidden gem in Coventry

K. T.

Lovely site. Support this charity.

D. “. L.

A wonderful place to visit and see wildlife.

P. O.

Lovely place to visit. Not tried the cafe.....yet.

M. C.

Great place to sit and watch the natural world go by.

J. T.

Great place for birding and a day a good cafe.

M. J.

Nice place, entry fee could be a little lower

E. J.

Lovely place good view nature environment.

S. G.

Great loops even with strollers

L. D.

Always something to see. Friendly staff and good restaurant.

P. A.

This is a calm peaceful place where you feel at one with nature.

J. M.

Beautiful nature reserve. We also enjoyed a lovely meal in the cafe. We were there for the starling murmuration, which was stunning!

S. T.

A very beautiful place to get close to nature

B. M.

Green sandpiper was a treat,Bird of the day.

C. A.

Only used the cafe. Very friendly.

M. T.

Absolutely beautiful. Will be back next week to explore.

N. J.

Very large Nature Reserve need a full day to appreciate it

J. C.

Peaceful oasis for walk and great coffee shop.

E. L.

Rare habitat in area ....flooded pits ...with fen and marsh and gravel pit moths

E. D.

Excellent place to visit Very helpful staff. Top marks to everyone

D. W.

Great for walking. Beautiful place

N. T.

Super cafe, lovely breakfast this morning

c. f.

Quite a good size carpark and room for coaches. Good sized cafe serving lovely cakes and drinks, I had hot chocolate that was rather tasty. The cafe windows looked out at the nature wildlife of rabbits, squirrels and birds. Also had good gift shop.

G. B.

Scenery is tranquil and relaxing to walk through.

M. J. T.

Good day out for the family, needs good weather though

N. M.

Beautiful exposure for kids especially my autistic boy

C. M.

Love nature then this is a very good place to go

P. F.

Perfect for a nice evening walk with family

K. H.

Cant take dogs even on leads, such a shame

m. d.

Very good food takeaway.

K. S.

Lots to explore via the wildlife & there are 8 hides .

s. m.

Great visit for experienced birders and beginners.

C.

I love Brandon Marsh

N. D.

Really good wetland nature reserve... Lovely (and cheap too) restaurant. Good paths and 9 hides for the twitchers. Very quiet and the 220 acre site means you will see few people, but lots of wildlife.

K. C.

Warm and friendly staff and great walk.

F. E.

Nice walk around & great cafe

A. B.

The numerous hides are worth spending time in.

P. A.

Saw a woodpecker feeding its young and a Jay

A. P.

Loved it. Staff were incredibly helpful.

M. L.

Its wild and the hides are really great.

D. T.

Great place for wildlife and birdwatching

P. W.

A nice walk round 22 acres

C.

Lovely place to explore and relax in.

c. l.

Fantastic children loved it plenty to do

e. s.

This place is worthed to visit when you want to be closed to the nature. In the main reception, there's a souvenir shop and cafe. Toilet is available as well. You will get a map before you decide which track you're going to take. It has lakes with ducks and geese. There are many kinds of bird as well. Very recommended to visit with your family.

R. D.

Didn't get to fully explore but will do in the future

S. A.

Wildlife paradise ...staff helpful and magn8ficent countryside

P. W.

Fantastic hides with a wide variety of species

D. C.

Wonderful Christmas Meal in tremendous surroundings

I. C.

Facilities good and lots of wildlife

C. H.

One of the TOP nature reserves in the Midlands.

S. S.

Beautiful ,peaceful,nice walks .

T. L. A.

Stunning. No dogs allowed.

M. H.

Great place for the whole family.

C. W.

Lovely place. Lovely people!

S. C.

A great tranquil place to walk, with plenty to explore. It has activities for kids, especially during school holidays (check its website before visiting). The café is good and reasonably priced as well.

S. I. O.

Friendly staff and great food.

E. P.

Lovely place to walk round

D. G.

Was very interesting

A. k.

Love love love price the best

U. (.

Awesome place to connect with nature!

D. H.

Lovely place....

R. H.

Top place lovely people beautiful area

J. L.

Great walk

C. G.

It is great for exploring with children

K. T.

A1 place to hone your birding skills

S. L.

My favourite nature reserve. Lots of hides and paths, great visitor centre and cafe

R. D.

Large nature area with lakes, paths, hides.

R. G.

Great day out with my grandson

E. C.

Always enjoy our visit.

J. K.

Wonderful place to get in touch with nature

R. H.

We are members, we visit this place frequently.

D. W.

Tea shop Very good

D. p.

Very good

C. L.

Excellent place for wildlife

s. b.

Rest for getting back to nature lots to see

L. E.

Wonderful place to come and unwind

J. W.

Beautiful place for a walk with a super restaurant on site. Lots of activities for children.

E. G.

Great place for walks

G. S.

Great beer festival

A. F.

Great Morris. Sides

T. F.

Great

C. G.

Awesome

P. G.

V good for kids

M. F.

A credit to the wildlife trust

N. D.

Great place for the kids

H. L.

Lots of interest.

I. M. (.

Nice quiet place

C. L.

Improved from a couple of months ago. Place had gone down hill. Now staff friendly but could do with more. Need more variety in menu. Soups would be a good idea. Update very good - a little too strict on breakfast timings

A. J.

Brilliant

M. C.

Brilliant Cafe

L. D.

Amazing

p. n.

Really great place

M. H.

Lovely day out

C. M.

Top place to visit

R.

Lovely place 😊

P. W.

Lovely Reserve

S. S.

Beautiful place.

R. M.

Very interesting

L. L.

Being new members we could arrive early, just after daybreak, to enjoy exploring in the quietness. Fantastic place! Lots to interest all age groups. Well-marked trails and map. Interesting information boards helping us to be aware of what's about in each area. Very good shop. Helpful staff. Cafe looked good too.

j. C.

worth the visit

L. R. (.

If you love nature you must visit. It's a large site with lots of areas to explore - lakes/ponds/marshland/fields. Some parts aren't signed and at times you might feel you've wandered off the beaten track a bit as it gets a bit boggy and overgrown in places (bit like wild walking). Sensible shoes required! In the summer definitely have insect repellent on. There are a number of bird hides in various locations. Plenty for little ones to do around the visitors centre. Nice little cafe with views to the bird feeders. At just a few pounds each this is great value for money. Dogs are not allowed to this site. Free parking available.

A. F. C.

A nice pleasent spot for a peaceful walk..lots to see and explore and a fair entry fee to...worth more than one visit I think.

K. S.

Very nicely set out. Pleasant centre with shop and cafe with indoor and outdoor seating. Lovely wide footpaths meandering by the lakes with several hides to sit in and watch the wildlife.

L.

Nice cafe and walk. The accessible paths take about an hour to get around. Just wish there was more. Lovely place.

J. E.

Peaceful, beautiful and fascinating. My 6 yr old grandson loved watching the tadpoles, water boatman and 'walking in the shadows - not the sun' game. All encouraging him to be observant of nature. A lovely fun day.

K. J.

Fabulous time, child friendly, perfect for a family day out. So much for everyone to see (and hear). Heard my first cuckoo in many years. Very good entrance fee and nice cafe. Thoroughly enjoyed my time there.

A. M.

Fantastic place for the whole family. Great for nature spotting, gentle walking and a lovely cafe too

R. K.

Great place for a walk. Options for long or shorter walk and nice (outdoor) cafe.

J. M.

Really enjoyed my visit this morning No Kingfishers but did capture friendly robins. Will return a day during the summer

L. S.

Really nice place to walk around, could do with some more sign's though as you can get easily turned round, but apart from that this was a really nice place

R. B.

A lovely pleasant way to spend a day looking out for the wildlife. Birds, waterfowl etc.

G. B. (.

Well appointed shop and restaurant. Friendly helpful staff. Interesting trails with varied scenery and habitats.

S. P.

A great place to walk and enjoy nature at its best. Great bird spotting too. Cafe is a must to try good menu and great value too. Eat and watch the birds feed .

G. S.

We found this nature reserve after having lived in Coventry for almost nine years! It's a wonderful place to go for a walk and follow it up with a coffee and a piece of cake at any time of year. There are well-marked paths offering walks of different lengths, lots of information and clear signposting. Great gift shop, too, if you are looking to feed/care for local wildlife.

m. c.

Beautiful place to explore, excellent for getting out into the wilderness. There is a small admission fee which I believe goes towards up keep of the reservation. For those into bird watching there are a good number of hides to use, would probably suit those looking for good photography shots too. There is a little shop on site where you can get a map of the reserve, also a cafe which also offers vegan and gluten free options much to my delight. The vegan milkshake was delicious so was the vegan/ gluten free cake. Will definitely visit again.

J. G.

Great place for Marsh Harriers and Common Buzzards but didn't see mush else when I went there.

C. H.

Lovely Hot Day saw 100s of 1cm frogs a Snake (not decided what type yet) lot's of different Birds including Water Rail and Reed Bunting People I met were all Sociable, would recommend this place 100%

S. B.

Beautiful place. Plenty of hides, great for bird watching. Large area to walk. Cafe is very good

D.

Lovely. Price is £3.50 for adults. Didn't have to book. Nice walk. They have birdwatching hides so bring binoculars if you have them.

D.

Muddy puddles for kids to jump in, very lovely walks and views Sunday dinner is very nicely priced and tastes amazing 100%

L. B.

The children enjoyed doing practical things outside, the setting is do tranquil and it's great to engage people in nature in a constructive and fun way.

H. S.

A bit of a hidden gem really. Nice large open walks with lakes and wildlife. Take a decent zoom lens

A. J.

Love this place and try and visit at least once a month. Lovely walks and the tea shop is awesome.

L. L.

Great place to visit. Friendly staff. Nice restaurant and and outdoor eating area with toilets

B. S.

Lovely reserve but didn't see much wildlife unfortunately

A. E.

Pleasant safe nature reserve. Enjoyable walks and socially distanced birdwatching in the hides. Hand sanitizer everywhere. Shop v interesting, with pleasant polite staff. Tasty snacks and meals in the restaurant with v polite, friendly and helpful staff. Lovely location for families to visit.

M. C.

Decent place. Didn't see any of the birds on the leaflet, but they're doing a good thing.

T. H.

A lovely nature reserve with a great cafe, lots going on for children not dog friendly though due to birds and wildlife.

L. P.

Great nature trail, lots of birds and lovely lakes. Plenty of rest spots with benches. Kiddies play area and lots of points of interest dotted around with choice of trails. Nice cafe to finish our trip. Great afternoon.

g. o.

A great place to visit, for a large variety of birds and other wildlife too. A peaceful oasis.

R. M.

Nice and peaceful walks feels very chilled out. Very nice chocolate milkshake in the café as well.

J. J.

Tranquil environment without too many visitors on a summer Saturday 😉 Nice surfaced trails are good for push chairs.

B. W.

Great place to visit for young and old. Vast array of birds in natural habitat and cafe on site as well.

R. B.

Actually visited for a business meeting, but while we were there we loved the walk around, and the food was great!

P. R.

A great place for a variety of habitats and associated wildlife. We always enjoy our visits

K. B.

Lovely place for a walk and snack.

C. C.

Brandon Marsh is a nature reserve to the south east of Coventry in the West Midlands. It has a mixture of pools and meadows and woodland including extensive reed beds. It is a haven for a great number of water and song birds and has a selection of migrating birds in the Spring and Autumn.

S. S.

First time I've visited here, Received a warm welcome when I arrived. The cafe was busy and smelt good. Due to flooding I wasn't able to see all the reserve but what great potential.

K. K.

Great place to visit. Very uplifting and far from the madding crowd!

D. R.

A great nature reserve for all the family with lots to see and areas to explore. Small lakes, marsh land and forest areas, with bird hides. Different species to see. Children's activities available. Cafe and shop are very pleasant.

L. F.

Took toddler and saw so many native animals and birds from the cafe bird hide. It was amazing.Cant wait to come and have Sunday roast whilst observing the wildlife.

S. M.

Lovely day out, suitable trails for mum in her mobility scooter. Staff very friendly, vegan friendly cafe who caters for those with allergies. Ideal day out for families.

I. D.

One of the best places for birds in the area. Always something interesting on the East Marsh Pool, and good paths and hides cover the whole reserve.

T. P.

Lovely nature reserve, plenty of birds, very peaceful, no dogs allowed. There is also activities for children, but cannot comment as I was on my own.

m. f.

Great place to visit quiet today but fantastic place for a walk

S. M.

Really peaceful long established wildlife haven tucked in between a quarry and a golf course. Great tea room and lots of benches. Accessible level paths in much of the reserve.

J. W.

We came here on a rainy day in July. My daughter had a checklist from school with different animals/activities so we thought we'd come here. Its a very good price to get in with a lovely gift shop.The staff are very welcoming and knowledgeable, the nature is magnificent and for just £3.50pp entry it's great value The cafe is also great value and they serve delicious gluten free chips. We had a great time there

S. V.

Just went to the cafe but loved watching the birds and squirrels from our table. Good choice of food and our meal was excellent. Staff informative and helpful too. Hope to return and become members of the wildlife trust.

r. t.

Nice nature reserve will be better once the hides reopen

C. N.

A very quiet place, very relaxing . I will come back anytime.

A. B.

We have been a few times, it's always clean and free from litter, well maintained grounds

R. J.

October possibly is not the best time of year for visiting, but we still managed a fleeting glimpse of a kingfisher, plus plenty of other water birds. Lots of fungi about too. Definitely a great place to bring young kids for a few hours of getting back to nature. We will be back in the Spring for sure.

N. C.

Lovely reserve with a great cafe overlooking some bird feeders. Brilliant areas for kids too.

J. C.

Always lots of different species of birds to see. Beautiful scenery. Plenty of insects too. Badgers tea room is very good and very popular. Mobility scooters are available to hire for free if needed which is very thoughtful. The trust shop sells lots of items for wildlife enthusiasts. Chance you may see an otter if you are lucky. I have been a member for years and love visiting the reserve.

C. V.

Great place to explore if you are a keen wildlife observer

I. M.

A great venue to study wildlife or even just walk and enjoy the fresh air. There is a good dog walking area opposite at Brandon Reach and Brandon Woods. The visitor centre has a small shop and cafe. The staff are both friendly and knowledgeable. Membership is necessary for the nature reserve although not for the Reach or Woods.

S. C.

Lovely nature reserve. Volunteering day, very fun but very hard work. Cafe is great and staff are very helpful. Worth a visit.

B. R.

We came for Den building, my so absolutely loved it. We then had a little walk around the pools, it's an absolutely beautiful place and theres so much to see. Theres also a wood across the road which we will go back to explore. The cafe is lovely and you can watch the birds and animals though the huge windows as you eat, the food is delicious and the staff are really lovely. Such a nice day out x

T. N. F. (.

Been going there for years and every single time is always different. You can see such a variety of wildlife no matter what time of year you visit, I went the other day and saw my first ever Woodpecker. A Robin also ate some bird seed out of my hand. Even with all the bird hides currently locked up, it was still an awesome time!

T.

Wonderfull place to have a decent walk away from everything. Well maintained and clean. Great for the day out with kids. Much recommend

y. v.

Great morning Emma in charge was lovely. Great morning out doors with your little ones

R. C.

I loved it. We only went to the cafe, very clean, smart and friendly staff

P. I. L.

Beautiful place with lovely walks through the woodland past the pools teaming with wildlife. We love to sit in one of the hides and watch the birds especially the kingfishers. Badger's Tea Rooms has delicious home-cooked. well priced food and great service.

A. G.

Nice place to take the kids to and enjoy the outdoor and wildlife. Great birds watching too. There's an accessible path for less able customers. You'll be welcome by friendly and knowledgeable staff in the shop and the tearoom cater for everyone. Highly recommend it.

R. M.

Great place, kids had wonderful time, staff pleasant and cafe is good. Will be back.

M.

Great area for walking and enjoying the outdoors. Great of you don't live dogs as only guide dogs allowed. The Badger Cafe served a lovely lunch. Decent range of items in the gift shop. Lots of play area for kids.

P. S.

Always a pleasure to visit. Lovely walks.... Something different to see every visit. Well stocked gift shop, and the place to stock up on your bird feed. Brilliant cafe serving great food, hot meals, soups sandwiches cakes etc.

E. W.

Excellent. Great trails, hides and information boards. Well worth a visit.

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