The History & Mission

Brandon Marsh has been watched for birds and other wildlife for more than 50 years and for 40 of those years has been managed by a team of volunteers with two principal objectives underpinning all activities.

In 1968 a small group of birdwatchers (with consent of the quarry owners) formed Brandon Marsh Conservation Group. 'Their Mission' - To prevent the Marsh from becoming a wood'. In 1973 that same group ensured that the Marsh was notified as a Site of Special Scientific Interest due to its importance for breeding and passage birds. This required the managers to 'maintain and enhance appropriate habitat for the benefit of birds'.

In 1986 the group was renamed Brandon Marsh Voluntary Conservation Team and became part of Warwickshire Wildlife Trust. The group produces and maintains the Reserve Management Plan and has been responsible for saving the largest reedbed in Warwickshire, doubling the size of the major pool, creating two new pools, creating a 10 hectare reedbed and managing a small woodland.

In addition the group is also responsible for the compilation and publication of the Brandon Marsh Annual Report.

Further Information

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Map reference: SP3875


Brandon Marsh Nature Centre is the headquarters of the Warwickshire Wildlife Trust and as such has excellent facilities including displays about the reserve, a tea room and shop. The reserve also has 7 bird-hides strategically placed within the grounds for all round views of the pools. The Trust holds several Open Days each year at which we offer Guided Walks.

An excellent Guide to Brandon Marsh can be found Here, and will tell you all you need to know about the reserve. The online sightings page is particularly helpful if you’re planning a trip in the near future.

The Warwickshire Wildlife Trust website for Brandon Marsh can be located Here. The reserve itself is easily accessible by road, as it is just off the A45 to the south-east of Coventry. From the Toll-Bar Island where the A45 and A46 meet, follow the A45 away from Coventry for about 200 metres, then turn left just after a 'Texaco' filling station into Brandon Lane. The Nature Centre is about 1 mile along on the right hand side. Just follow the brown Tourist Signs for Nature Centre.

There is a small admission charge for non members of the Wildlife Trusts.

Become A Member

The Brandon Marsh Voluntary Conservation Team

The team meets every Thursday at the reserve around 9.15am. If you would like to join us and help in one of our conservation activities then please contact:

The Hon. Secretary kenbond@parsons-mail.com for more information. You really can Make A Difference!