Welcome to
Buzzards Valley
Buzzards Valley Nature Trail, Nature Reserve & Shopping Hub
Kiki’s Bistro is an independent family run business separate to Buzzards Valley it is closed.
We are a Nature Reserve and Biodiversity Net Gain site nestled in the Canwell Valley on a 60-acre site. Buzzards Valley has grown to develop six fishing lakes, a free Nature Trail, a Woodland Retreat (an area of tranquil and secluded woodland which is available to hire), and a community of independent on site businesses.
Before visiting Buzzards Valley please check the opening hours of the businesses you are wishing to visit, as these shops are all independent businesses and have their own set opening hours – so please check their individual websites or their social media platforms for more details – for more information about the businesses on site take a look at ‘our community’ (at the top of our home page) for a full listing of all our on site businesses and events at Buzzards Valley.
Nature Trail & at Buzzards Valley
We have expanded our range of independent shops and activities, including a Nature Trail and Nature Reserve and have a Woodland Retreat available to hire for wellbeing groups. So you can now fill your day with a visit to us and there’s something for everyone!
Please note the Nature trail is only suitable for pedestrians, due to its natural and uneven surfaces and steep inclines it is not suitable for pushchairs, prams, wheelchairs, scooters or mobility aids.
Our free Nature Trail and Nature Reserve is open 7 days a week 10am until 3pm – 1st March to 31st October only (please do not visit the Nature Trail before or after these times).We welcome dogs on leads but we do not allow bikes on the Nature Trail.
You can pick up at map and a Discovery Challenge sheet from the Artisan, Wine and Gift Shop for the chance to win a quarterly drawn family hamper and learn about our wildlife at the same time.
You will pass three lakes as you walk the Nature trail, please do not disturb those fishing, walking around the lakes is not part of the Nature Trail.
About Buzzards Valley
Since 1962 the family business has been here on the Canwell Estate. Starting out with farming, they then moved on to growing vegetables.
The next steps were opening a small florists which eventually expanded into a large wholesale business, Excelsior Dried Flowers.
Fishing At Buzzards Valley
Buzzards Valley welcomes anglers of all skill levels to our fisheries. With several lakes, each unique in their own way – hours of recreational fishing can be enjoyed by solo or small groups.
