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Attenborough Nature Centre

Barton Lane, Attenborough NG9 6DY, England
0115 9721777
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4.5 of 5 stars 27 Reviews
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
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Derby, United Kingdom
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

We took our granddaughter for a walk, we all enjoyed it especially the visitor centre. More

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Nottingham
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51 reviews 51 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

Nottingham has many good parks and this is made from the pits where gravel was extracted.Pathways and viewing areas have been made to enjoy lots of good ponds and birdlife. Ideal for a Sunday afternoon stroll with the kids or even a picnic. More

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16 reviews 16 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

We've been down here a few times, and cycle from the reserve up to Trent Lock or Sawley marina and back. Lovely canal route and lovely reserve. More

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Hameln
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

A lovely walk, beautiful surroundings with wonderful wildlife. However, the cafe is disappointing, the staff never seem happy and personally I think the floors should be swept and tables and chairs wiped more often. There doesn't appear to be a shortage of staff, so not sure what the problem is? More

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Nottingham, United Kingdom
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36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

A wonderful nature reserve, with great habitats, knowledgeable staff, excellent facilities and even a very good café. It's easy to get to by bus or train, there is plenty to do and lots of opportunities for cycling and walking. More

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Derbyshire
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

Good paths for a winter walk. Interesting visitors' centre More

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East Midlands
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012

Great for walking with a nice coffee and cake to follow oops! More

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Long Eaton, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

Good place for a weekend sroll with your dogs, lovely veiws of wildlife, good for children for feeding all the ducks & swans. More

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notts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

What an amazing place. If you like walking and bird watching this is for you. We saw kingfishers, wading birds, herons with young etc. etc. The food in the centre is great - best baked potato i have ever eaten. Food presentation really good. Great sitting ouside drinking coffee overlooking the water. Car park very reasonable at 1.50 per day.... More

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Nottingham, United Kingdom
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2012

We expected to see displays of things connected to the nature reserve. What we got was an ordinary tea room with a gift shop charging extraordinary prices More

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