The Wolseley Centre Boardwalk - Wolseley Bridge, Nr Rugeley, Staffordshire, UK. - Non-Coastal Boardwalks on Waymarking.com

The Wolseley Centre is the Headquarters for the Staffordshire Wildlife Trust, the county's leading nature conservation charity. It is an award winning centre, set in 26 acres of beautiful grounds where you can explore interesting features and wildlife-friendly display gardens. The grounds that were once the ancestral home of the Wolseley family, are now managed with wildlife in mind, yet still cater for people of all ages and mobility.

The elevated boardwalk at the Staffordshire Wildlife Trusts Wolseley Centre is constructed of weather resistant recycled plastic. It weaves above tranquil pools, streams and lush marshland and offers views over tranquil pools and across the River Trent and beyond. There are also two picnic benches located on the boardwalk. (visit link)

The new boardwalk was official opened on 10th September 2011 by Mike Dilger of BBC's The One Show after a colourful clog dance by the Beggars Oak Clog Dancers.
Photographs of the opening can be seen at the following link. (visit link)

There are a network of accessible footpaths weaving around the grounds. Areas to explore include Stafford Brook, woodland and wetland habitats, three lakes, wildlife garden, sensory garden and the boardwalk.

For younger visitors to the centre, there is a Play Trail, which includes a welly splash bridge, musical sculptures, rocks, logs and trees to climb on and a giant web swing! Look for the many natural sculptures and willow creations around the grounds in the leafy undergrowth.

The Centre has a gift shop that sells nature-inspired books, toys, homeware, clothing, cards, bird food and feeders.

There is a small cafe which provides hot and cold drinks and cold snacks which you can enjoy in an indoor or outdoor seating area or one of the many picnic benches around the grounds.

The centre has conference facilities for meetings and functions, can cater for Birthday Parties and school visits and also offers a packed programme of events and activities throughout the year.
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Approximate boardwalk length (feet): 550 feet What is the boardwalk over?: Pools, stream and marsh land Boardwalk material: Composite Plastic

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