Brooklands Farm Conservation Centre - Dorset Wildlife Trust Reserve Wildlife

The site of Dorset Wildlife Trust’s headquarters in the River Cerne valley just north of Dorchester includes a wildflower meadow, pond, orchard and picnic area.

Chalk grassland (1.4 ha), enclosed by a carefully planted hedgerow has been developed as a hay-meadow and is now colonised by typical Dorset down-land flowers such as cowslip, yellow rattle and kidney vetch, with thyme on shallow soil “lynchets”. In summer butterflies frequent the field and damsel & dragon flies the pond.
Visit at any time of year, a visitor centre is open during normal working hours. Spring and summer are the best times for wildlife, but unexpected bird species can visit at any time, particularly during migration.

Opening Times

Office Hours only

Costs

No charge

Directions

On the west side of the A352 Dorchester to Cerne Abbas road, about 2 miles north of Charminster. Parking is available.
(O.S. map reference: SY 666 952).

Additional Information

Easy access to most of the grounds and the Visitor Centre in the building. Care should be taken with children around the pond. There is a disabled toilet at the Centre during office hours. No dogs are allowed.
Nearest refreshments/pub: Charminster and Godmanstone

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