Our visitor centres
Enjoy a warm welcome at our award-winning visitor centres, situated in tranquil natural surroundings abundant with wildlife. There is The Wolseley Centre situated in 26 tranquil acres brimming with wildlife that underwent a redevelopment improving facilities in 2019 and at Westport, our lakeside centre boasts stunning panoramic views. Events for all ages are run at both centres throughout the year for you to get close to nature. Best of all? Both centres are completely free to visit!
*COVID 19 UPDATE*:
Following on from the national lockdown announcement, our Wolseley Centre grounds will remain open but the centre cafe will be closed from close of business on Wednesday 13th January 2021 and the centre's gift shop also remains closed until further notice. Please read here before you plan to visit the site.
Our Westport Lake Visitor Centre cafe will also be closed from close of business on Wednesday 13th January 2021 until further notice. You can find recent updates for the centre here
Further COVID 19 updates can be found here https://www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk/coronavirus for updates
The Wolseley Centre
Explore 26 acres of beautiful grounds, try the play trail, discover the delights in the gift shop and experience our new cafe featuring homemade cake! Don't forget to keep an eye out for our resident kingfisher!
Our centre has had a revamp featuring introduction of a cafe with lakeside views, gift shop and improved facilities which re-opened 15th May 2019. The new-look site will also boast a learning pod which is due to open later in the year. Find out further details here
The Wolseley Centre
Explore 26 acres of wildlife-friendly grounds including three lakes, woodland and meadows, experience the delights of our new cafe and have a go on our play trail. We also have a gift shop featuring wildlife goods for all the family.
The centre is the ideal place for all ages - and even better it's completely FREE to visit. Enjoy a leisurely afternoon taking in the grounds and spotting wildlife, or bring along all the family and let the little ones burn off some steam exploring the nature trails and play features.
When you're finished, you can relax with a drink in the visitor centre's new cafe (trying our homemade cakes are a must!), or bring along a picnic to eat on one of the many picnic benches around the grounds.
Dogs are more than welcome on the site but must be kept on leads at all times and are allowed in the cafe where there will be a designated area for you and your pooch.
All funds raised from The Wosleley Centre goes directly to the charity to help us look after Staffordshire's wildlife and wild places.
Check out our Wolseley Centre page to find out more about this fantastic visitor destination.
Westport Lake Visitor Centre
Enjoy a warm welcome in our friendly cafe and take tea over looking the lake
Westport Lake Visitor Centre
Take in panoramic views of Westport Lake and see if you can spot some birdlife while enjoying a drink and a snack at our Westport Lake Visitor Centre in Stoke-on-Trent.
We offer a range of hot and cold drinks - including teas, coffees and hot chocolate - and snacks including paninis and a range of irresistible cream cakes.
These can be enjoyed either inside or outside on the balcony overlooking the lake.
Our cafe even has the seal of approval from TV naturalist Chris Packham, who popped in before giving a talk to supporters of the Trust. He said the hot chocolate was "superb and second to none!"
Surrounding the centre there is lots to explore too. There is a good, level footpath of around one mile around the lake, and a health walk around the conservation area. Check out our Westport Lake Visitor Centre page for more details.
Why not visit our Nature Reserves too!
Allimore Green Common