College Lake Visitor Centre

An outstanding centre for wildlife that delights and informs wildlife watchers of all ages

Explore the interactive displays in our visitor centre and around the reserve. Enjoy delicious food and drinks in the café or take stroll around our beautiful lake. College Lake is one of the best places in Buckinghamshire for water birds and there’s something to see all year round.

Facilities include:

• Café offering delicious hot and cold refreshments
• Gift shop with a great range of wildlife themed gifts, toys and books
• Bird hides
• Interactive geology displays
• Farming and wildlife exhibit
• Picnic facilities
• Toilets, disabled toilets and baby changing
• Signposted walk routes and seasonal Wildlife Discovery Trail

Where to find us

We are located 2 miles north of Tring, Buckinghamshire at:

College Lake, Upper Icknield Way, Bulbourne, Tring, Herts, HP23 5QG

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Please note: from Feb 21, a stretch of Upper Icknield Way is closed for roadworks. Follow the diversions from the Aylesbury direction; you can access College Lake from the roundabout at the Church End end of Upper Icknield Way.

Opening times

We are now operating on spring and summer opening times.

Spring and summer opening times 

• Reserve and car park:  9.30am-5pm. Last admission: 4pm (1 hour before closing)

• Cafe:  Mon-Sun 10am-4pm

Admission to the centre is free. We ask for a donation of £3 for parking. Charges apply for special events (please see our Events page for more information)

Get the most from your visit

Access

Some wheelchair access, including hides; two mobility Tramper vehicles are avaliable to use - contact us on 01442 826774 or collegelake@bbowt.org.uk to book.

Walking information

Gentle slopes, some surfaced paths, gates, benches

Dogs

Assistance dogs only please.

Group visits

We welcome groups, but ask that you let us know about your visit by contacting us on 01442 826774 or collegelake@bbowt.org.uk