Westport Lake Visitor Centre

Westport Lake Visitor Centre panorama

Westport Lake Visitor Centre

Lake and surrounding grounds to explore
Lakeside cafe
Spectacular Wildlife
Family activities for all ages

Come and join us

Situated on the edge of Westport Lake, a great spot for bird-watching and walking, the Westport Lake Visitor Centre boasts a welcoming cafe with panoramic views of the water. It is the perfect place to visit for families, walkers and nature lovers.

  • OurĀ friendly cafeĀ offers a wide range of hot and cold snacks and drinks, which can be enjoyed inside or outside on the lakeside balcony
  • TheĀ lake and surrounding grounds, which are looked after by Stoke-on-Trent City Council, are ideal for a stroll. There is a good, level footpath of around one mile around the lake, and a health walk around the conservation area
  • We run occasional family activitiesĀ at the visitor centre during the school holidays. Visit our events page for details.
  • Look out forĀ wildlifeĀ - Westport Lake is an important overwintering site for many water birds and unusual species are known to stop-off at the lake during migration. The conservation area at the northern end of the site is home to many animals including kingfishers and dragonflies
  • There is aĀ children's play areaĀ by the visitor centre, which is managed by Stoke-on-Trent City Council

Wildlife watch

In the winter many water birds call Westport Lake their home andĀ numerous unusual species are known to stop-off at the lake during migration.Ā 

So grab your binoculars and head over to the centre and see what you can spot!Ā Listed below are some of the sites wildlife highlights.Ā 

Opening times

10am to 3.30pm 7 days a week.

Toilets:

There are toilets in the visitor centre. There is an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities can be used from a seated position.

Other facilities and services

Conference facilities: There is a room available for hire at the Westport Lake Visitor Centre for meetings, conferences and other functions.Ā 

Contact:

Tel: 01782 826985

Parking:

There is a car park next to the visitor centre managed by Stoke City Council.Ā 

Getting there:

Postcode: ST6 4RZ

By car:Ā The main car park is off Westport Lake Road, Longport, Stoke-on-Trent. Leave the A500 at the Longport, Tunstall slip road (A5271). At the mini roundabout take first exit for Davenport Street, turn left into Westport Lake Road. It is also served by the Westport Greenway and the Trent & Mersey Canal.

By bus:Ā Westport Lake Visitor Centre is a short walk from the bus stops on the A527. The 94/94A and 99/99A both stop every 30 minutes.

By rail:Ā Westport Lake is served by Stoke station, just 5 miles away, while Longport Rail is just 1 mile from the Centre.

By bicycle:Ā We encourage visitors to use environmentally friendly forms of transport wherever possible. Westport Lake Visitor Centre is easily accessible by bicycle, being adjacent to National Route 5. Please visit the National Cycle Network website to plan your route:Ā www.sustrans.org.uk

The Roaches

Image by kevin PalmerĀ 

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