Kingfisher Cafe @ The Wolseley Centre
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust's stunning Kingfisher Café at The Wolseley Centre HQ, near Rugeley, opened its doors as part of the centre’s major redevelopment in May 2019.
With amazing views over the lake at Wolseley to enrich the visitor experience, the café sells a range of fresh and delicious home-made hot meals, specials of the day, sandwiches and paninis, yummy cakes and a range of hot and cold drinks, including ethically sourced coffee and tea.
Covid 19 update
The Wolseley Centre grounds are now open 9am -4pm seven days a week but the centre itself and the toilets remain closed but we have placed portaloos on site. The Kingfisher cafe is open 10am-3pm Monday to Sunday with a limited takeaway menu on offer including hot and cold drinks, sandwiches and ice creams (The queue for the café, which will close at 3pm, will be at the rear of the building. Please adhere to the signage onsite. No tables will be put out initially).
Credit: Susan Freeman
The food is made using locally sourced produce, and vegan and vegetarian options are also plentiful, with all appetites catered for! There is also a children's menu available for little kingfishers.
Guests can unwind and enjoy views as they look out onto our 26 acre site from inside the cafe and also out on the decking area at the back. Brought your pooch with you for a walk? There is a designated area in the cafe for you to sit back and relax with your four legged friend as well as 2 seating areas outside they are welcome in.
Money raised from the café helps our charity raise money for vital conservation work in Staffordshire. Why not pay us a visit? Our friendly and welcoming staff would love to welcome you!
You can download a copy of our menu below but there are new specials on offer every day. We also run additional menus at Christmas and are soon to be running themed food days such as Vegan and Curry.
Cafe menu
Credit: Susan Freeman
Credit: Susan Freeman
Credit: Susan Freeman
Credit: Susan Freeman
Parking
The cafe sits in the grounds of 26 acres which are free to explore (we just ask for a donation).
Events
The centre also has a regular events programme for ages from 6 months to - 103 years and a shop with lots of wildlife themed goods on display from bird feeders to eco wax food wraps.
Conference rooms
There are also 2 conference rooms that can be booked out on request.
Group bookings
Group bookings are available in the cafe. Please contact using the details below if you wish to reserve a table for larger books
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Contact Kingfisher Cafe
Call on 01889 880114 or email kingfishercafe@staffs-wildlife.org.uk
Opening times Kingfisher Cafe
Our Kingfisher Cafe opens from 9.30am-4.30pm Monday - Saturday, and 10am-4.30pm on Sundays.
2020 promotions
We will be running a variety of special promotions in 2020. Keep an update on this page and on our social media channels for updates.
The Wolseley Centre grounds
The Kingfisher cafe sits within 26 stunning acres that are free to explore. Relax by the river, explore the woods and keep an eye out for our resident kingfiher. Discover wildlife themed delights in our new shop and unwind in our kingfisher cafe after experiencing our grounds.
Fun for all the family
The Wolseley Centre boasts an events programme throughout the year from bushcraft basics to photography classes there is something for everyone. In the holidays children can enjoy even more activities from our GetWild Club to our Wildfamilies Explore sessions.
Wolseley redevelopment
The Wolseley Centre has been Staffordshire Wildlife's HQ since 2003 and it underwent a redevelopment in 2019 for the Trust's 50th Anniversary.