Nature Discovery Centre

Welcome to the Nature Discovery Centre in Thatcham.

The Nature Discovery Centre has a wonderful lakeside setting. The visitor centre, with cafe, hands-on exhibits and a varied and ever changing calendar of activities provides an ideal base for a day out. Our fantastic adventure playgrounds, network of footpaths and wildlife offer many opportunities to enjoy the fresh air at any time of year. 

The Lakeside Cafe offers a range of delicious sandwiches, paninis, soups and salads as well as homemade cakes and cream teas.  Visit Rosemary and her team and enjoy fantastic food in beautiful surroundings.

Thank goodness that spring is here at last! The Discovery Centre has a wonderful selection of things to get you out of the house this season. We've got an action packed program planned for the spring and summer months including a visiting Planetarium, new Bushcraft Holiday Clubs and Martin Rapley, back by popular demand to introduce you to a whole variety of animals. Below are just some of the highlights for the summer months, don't forget to check out the events program for more information and a sneak peek of what's to come (see downloads section on right hand side of page). 

June

Sunday 27th Sessions at 11am & 3pm

National Insect Week- Bug Fun. Booking Essential, £3.50 per bug hotel.

July

Saturday 17th 10am-4pm

Workers Educational Association Day School- Roman Archaelogy. Booking Essential, £22.50, concessions available.

Friday 30th 10am-4pm

Bushcraft Holiday Club. Booking and Registration Essential, £25.00.

August

Wednesday 4th Sessions at 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm

Bird of Prey Day. Booking Essential, £4.50.

Thursday 12th Sessions at 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm

Animal Kingdom Live Show. Booking Essential, £4.50.

Fridays 13th, 20th & 27th August 10am-4pm

Bushcraft Holiday Club. Booking and Registration Essential, £25.00

Thursday 19th Sessions at 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm

Reptiles and Amphibians Experience. Booking Essential, £4.50.

Tuesday 24th & Wednesday 25th Sessions at 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm

Mr Starman Planetarium Show. Booking Essential, £4.50.

Opening Times:

April - October 10am - 5pm

Closed on Mondays except school and Bank Holidays.

For more information or for bookings please contact us or download our spring/summer 2010 events programme for more details (see downloads section on right hand side of page).