Brereton Heath Nature Reserve

As you know, the teddy bears are always game for going out and visiting places in their local area. One of their favourites is Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve. This is a large 50-acre site with a big lake in the middle.

The area is split into different sections: Heathland, Woodland, Wetland and Grassland.

There is a wooden sign at the entrance, decorated with things you might see there, like a little mouse in the Grassland, or a heron in the Wetland.

There are paths to walk along and the distance around the lake is about 3 kilometres and would normally take just under an hour to complete - unless you are a teddy bear of course because they will take much longer!

That's not just because they only have little legs, but because they like to scamper around and investigate everything they come across - looking at the pretty flowers, gazing up at the tall trees, maybe finding a butterfly or damselfly sunning themselves on the ground, observing a bee busy gathering nectar, listening to the birds flitting through the branches above them or watching the ducks and other water birds swimming on the water.

They also like to take lots of photographs to remind themselves when they get back home of just what a great time they have had.

There is also the added incentive of being able to take a picnic with them to enjoy at the tables in the picnic area, which is near to a lovely wildflower meadow.

There is also an on-site milk bar, called the Little Cowshed, so that the bears can fill up with their favourite strawberry milkshakes or ice creams while they are there. There is even hot coffee available for any adults who might visit.

Within the woodlands and along the paths there are also various wooden sculpture - the bears' favourite is the woodpecker, although Harry just had to have his picture taken halfway up one of the totem poles!

The people in charge of the Nature Reserve quite often put on events that the teddy bears enjoy. The next one they want to join in on is the Easter Hunt (from the 1st to the 16th of April) looking for Easter eggs following a special trail map from the Visitor Centre.

The Nature Reserve is open every day between 8.45 a.m. and 5 p.m. - with longer hours during the Summer. You can download a Site Leaflet and find out more information by visiting their website Brereton Heath Nature Reserve.

Maybe you could visit soon and look for all the wooden sculptures, take a picnic, and enjoy a nice glass of strawberry milkshake? It's a lovely day out for everyone!