The cafe uses locally sourced ingredients and offers freshly made home cooked foods such as pizzas, jacket potatoes and paninis plus much more. A slice of delicious cake is a must! We even have a Little Kingfishers menu for kids.
The Wolseley Centre and Nature Reserve
Open All Year
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust’s HQ, The Wolseley Centre, is one of the county’s hidden gems and it's completely free to visit (parking donations are welcomed). So why not make a date in your diary to come and visit?
The Visitor Centre features a gift shop with friendly staff on hand to greet you. There’s also a café with indoor and outdoor seating overlooking swan lake, accessible facilities, a spacious learning hub for educational groups and a fully accessible tipi available for birthday parties.
There are a variety of wildlife themed events running throughout the year, for adults and children. From bird or bat watching, to mini beast hunting and nature crafts, there’s something for everyone.
Dogs on leads welcome.
Photo credits for girl in mud kitchen and ranger on boardwalk - Ade Clarke
A great way to start your adventure
Highlights of The Wolseley Centre and Nature Reserve
Kingfisher Café
The cafe uses locally sourced ingredients and offers freshly made home cooked foods such as pizzas, jacket potatoes and paninis plus much more. A slice of delicious cake is a must! We even have a Little Kingfishers menu for kids.
Sensory Garden
Our sensory garden has been designed to stimulate the senses and contains plants that are highly scented, plants that rustle and plants that have interesting textures.
Sensory Garden
Our sensory garden has been designed to stimulate the senses and contains plants that are highly scented, plants that rustle and plants that have interesting textures.
The Boardwalk
A popular raised walkway that weaves above tranquil pools, bubbling streams and lush marshland, the boardwalk will bring you up close to water-loving wildlife.
The Boardwalk
A popular raised walkway that weaves above tranquil pools, bubbling streams and lush marshland, the boardwalk will bring you up close to water-loving wildlife.
Wildlife Garden
The wildlife garden at the Wolseley Centre is designed to give you lots of ideas about what you can do in your own garden to attract wildlife.
Wildlife Garden
The wildlife garden at the Wolseley Centre is designed to give you lots of ideas about what you can do in your own garden to attract wildlife.
Wildlife Habitats
The nature reserve here features a collection of the many different wildlife habitats that you can find around Staffordshire. There are areas of woodland, a hay meadow, a wet meadow, marshland, lakes and pools which all host a variety of wildlife.
Wildlife Habitats
The nature reserve here features a collection of the many different wildlife habitats that you can find around Staffordshire. There are areas of woodland, a hay meadow, a wet meadow, marshland, lakes and pools which all host a variety of wildlife.
Wolseley Gift Shop
The small gift shop features a range wildlife inspired gifts and homewares. There’s a beautiful selection of greetings cards, bird feed and quality optics for serious bird watchers to browse. There’s also an ever-growing second-hand bookshop.
Wolseley Gift Shop
The small gift shop features a range wildlife inspired gifts and homewares. There’s a beautiful selection of greetings cards, bird feed and quality optics for serious bird watchers to browse. There’s also an ever-growing second-hand bookshop.
Information
About The Wolseley Centre and Nature Reserve
For more information on opening times, parking, events and facilities etc. visit the website for the Wolseley Centre and Staffordshire Wildlife Trusts by hitting the button below.
On-site Facilities
Car Park (Free)
Disabled Access
Dogs Welcome
Food & Drink
Gift Shop
Pushchair Friendly Paths- Shop
Toilets