Opening times

April 1 - October 30
Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday to Friday: 11.00am to 4.00pm
November 1 - March 31
Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday to Friday: 10.30am to 3.30pm
Closed: Monday (except for Bank Holidays)

The Waterton Countryside Discovery Centre at Anglers is a great place to visit, to enjoy its exhibitions or just come for a picnic. 

The centre is named after Charles Waterton, the famous 19th century naturalist who created what is thought to be the world's first nature reserve at nearby Walton Hall (now the Waterton Park Hotel).

At Waterton Countryside Discovery Centre Charles Waterton's spirit is abroad.  Put on the countryside explorer's helmet and get ready to meet the 'ghost' of naturalist Charles Waterton.  Learn more about this explorer and pioneering naturalist and listen to the Spirit of the Wood.

Enter the interactive and learn more about Charles Waterton's pioneering conservation ideas. You can watch a live link to a bird box or visit Kiddies Corner with puzzles, games and craft activities for children. 

School visits

Classroom facilities cater for school visits, talks and meeting. Schools visit the park for field studies and the Countryside Rangers lead guided walks and organise a varied events programmes. 

• To organise a school visit download our Anglers Country Park - School Visit Application Form in 'Downloads