Project Handover: Pickering’s Pasture Visitor Centre and Café

We are delighted to confirm the successful handover of the new visitor centre and café at Pickering’s Pasture. The project has been delivered for Halton Borough Council and marks an important addition to one of the area’s most popular green spaces. The new building will give visitors a modern and welcoming base with stunning views across the River Mersey and a comfortable space to enjoy the surroundings all year round.

The visitor centre has been designed to support community events activities and educational programmes that are championed by The Friends of Pickering’s Pasture. The space will provide a vibrant and flexible hub where local groups can come together and where visitors can learn more about the reserve its wildlife and its history. We look forward to seeing the building fully occupied the landscaping completed and the whole scheme brought to life as the finishing touches are applied.

Pickering’s Pasture is a valued location for residents walkers families and nature enthusiasts across the region. We are proud to have played our part in enhancing this much loved space and contributing to its long-term future. The completed centre will improve the visitor experience and strengthen the reserve’s role as a key community asset. The final site visit even included a moment with Steve the squirrel who managed to feature in the last photo.

The scheme has been delivered in collaboration with a strong team who brought expertise and commitment throughout the project. Architectural design and planning support was provided by Cassidy and Ashton Architects Building Surveyors and Town Planners. Engineering input came from JPS Civil and Structural Design. Procurement took place through the Procure Partnerships Framework which supported efficient compliant and high quality delivery.

We cannot wait for the official opening and to see the community enjoying this fantastic new facility. The project reflects our ongoing commitment to delivering buildings that strengthen local areas and create positive lasting impact for the people who use them.