Attenborough Nature Centre

Attenborough Nature Centre and Reserve is a nationally important wildlife site on the banks of the River Trent in Nottinghamshire, opened by Sir David Attenborough in 1966 and now attracting around 500,000 visitors each year. The reserve is a Site of Special Scientific Interest renowned for over 250 bird species, including rare bitterns, kingfishers, otters, and hundreds of plant and insect species, making it one of the premier kingfisher-viewing locations in the UK. A welcoming visitor centre provides a cafe, gift shop, and exhibition spaces, while guided walks, workshops, bird hides, and a dedicated sand martin hide offer rich wildlife-watching opportunities for all abilities. Educational school visits, volunteer programmes, and community events run throughout the year, and the reserve's active conservation management ensures habitats continue to support extraordinary biodiversity for future generations.