Nature's playground

Brockhole’s natural spaces invite visitors to slow down and discover the rich environmental story of the Lake District at first hand. The site’s 30‑acre landscape includes a remarkable mix of habitats, from lakeshore and wildflower meadows to Birkett Wood, an area of ancient upland oak woodland that has been carefully protected and enhanced over time. 

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We take special care to preserve the biodiversity of this site. Through actions such as the laying of deadwood, and only mowing grasslands after flowers have had a chance to flower and bloom, we support soil health and  inverterbrate life cycles. This in turn supports the small mammals, reptiles and anphibians that feed on them and then in trun the larger predators that feed on them. Small actions for big impacts.

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In partnership with Bewilderwood, Brockhole will be adding new trails to the site across 2026 and 2027, specifically designed to help familes connect to this unique natural history

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Our free adventure playground also provides families with the perfect way to burn off some energy in a natural woodland setting.

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