Popped in while passing en route north. Didn't have any expectations of what we'd find. What we got was a gem of a place that delayed our trip by almost a full say. Birdlife in center area are fascinating. The huge area open to all types of environment from River to field to woodland, is spectacular. Severe flooding did nothing to dampen our visit. Staff are absolutely delightful, helpful and really good fun to talk with. The café is a cracker with the most delicious home style cooked food, lovely staff again and a great atmosphere.

Everything from the staff greeting , the wetland layout and great wildlife first rate, culminating in the best jacket potato and filling wr have ever had !!! Simply put “ please keep going !!!!” A treasure

Came today for our first visit. Live 25 minutes away and wish we had visitors before now. My daughter is a blue Peter badge holder therefore she got in free. We arrived just in time for the otter talk however there was a school trip there and my daughter is autistic therefore we just looked at the others through the screen where it was a little quieter and left before the talk. We didn’t see the flamingos, not sure if they have an inside area. We did see many other birds and my daughter loved sitting in Hawthorn Wood Hide. Where we spotted lots of different birds including a woodpecker. We will definitely return

What a great day out for anyone of all ages. It’s a proper hidden gem in the middle of an industrial estate !!! Free parking upon arrival then a hop skip and a jump down to the visitor centre. It can be quite hilly in parts. Once we were ‘checked in’ we (1 x adult + 1 x 9 year old girl) turned right out the visitor centre after having picked up some bird spotting sheets and a pencil and got straight into the day. The whole park is broken up into little sections and the map is so easy to follow. We certainly made it to the otter and pink flamingo talks. There’s an on site cafe but we took a cool box with picnic bits in to eat back at the car. We had a thoroughly lovely day just the two of us and we’ll certainly be back !!!!!!!! Loved it.

Keen to see the different birds, this is a lovely place to visit. It's clearly very popular with local people and their children as there are several attractions for younger visitors. Everywhere is well signed and the birds appear content. The visit was rounded off by a visit to the cafe/restaurant where the scones are absolutely fantastic.

We’ve just had such a great day here that I felt compelled to write a review. I visited with my two children, aged 6 and 3, and we were entertained from 10.30 until after 4pm. A great day from start to finish - otter and flamingo feeding/talks (just the right length to keep little ones engaged), friendly staff, great cafe and shop, plenty of picnic spots, fab park (water play was a big hit), spotless toilets, not too busy, all really good value.

The last time I visited was a number of years back with my children. At that time I found it a more natural environment with lots of different species of birds, This time with my grandchildren it seemed more family orientated with lots of play activities which some might think a good thing, . There is a Children In Need garden which is at odds with the cost of admission. However as for the birds, there seemed apart from the beautiful flamingoes nothing but a couple of black swans and ducks everywhere. There was not that much wildlife including the insect garden that was devoid of insects, There are plenty of picnic areas though in which I recommend to take your own food as the prices in the cafe are extortionate. The time we spent with the kids we might as well have gone to the local park for free to play and feed the ducks. It was a costly day out.

The place itself is a lovely spot. It's well priced in the main with lots of little walk ways, hides and a huge array of birds to spot. It also has a little park at the end to finish off. I hasxa really good visit and so did my kiddo. My only annoyance is the absolute disgrace of the pricing in the cafe. I know places like this always overcharge but they should be ashamed to be perfectly honest. Other than that, cracking. Just bring your packed lunch.