Longton Brickcroft Local Nature Reserve

This Wetland Nature Reserve situated off Liverpool Road in the Village of Longton, covers over 11 hectares (27 acres), and has a visitor centre, picnic area and free car park. This site of local conservation importance is a managed reserve on the site of the former Bentley Brick works.

A wide range of wildlife can be observed from the pathways including a changing population of birds that enjoy the habitat of the south lake. The visitor centre contains informative displays on the site's history and the wildlife you can find there.

Longton Brickcroft is open in the afternoon only:-
April - October
Tuesday - Sunday

November - March
Wednesday - Sunday

and Bank holidays (except Christmas Day).

Tel: Centre 01772 611497 for events.

• More information can be found in the attractions section of the visit South Ribble website