Holmer Lake and Madebrook

In February 2026, Holmer Lake and Madebrook was formally declared a Local Nature Reserve. A decision was taken to extend the existing ‘Madebrook Pools and Stirchley Dingle’ Local Nature Reserve to encompass areas around Holmer Lake. An existing friend of group covers both sites and the direct ecological connectivity between the two meant that an extension of the existing reserve over a new declaration would provide greater benefit to the local community.

The site covers 14 hectares; Holmer Lake itself is a Severn Trent Water reservoir and is not covered by the Local Nature Reserve designation, but still a valuable habitat for wildlife. 

Following the historic route of the Madebrook this small but fantastic site is located to the south of the Town Park at the heart of Telford between Stirchley and Brookside. The sites footpaths lead walkers through flowering wet grasslands, woodland and the two fantastic ponds and link Grange Pool to the north and Holmer Lake to the south. The Madebrook Pools are fringed with common reed and home to reed warblers, kingfishers and in recent years have been visited briefly by ‘little egret’ a member of the heron family. The site is cared for by Telford & Wrekin Council with support from the Friends of Holmer Lake and Madebrook, members of the Telford Green Space Partnership and Stirchley and Brookside Parish Council.

Water safety

We want everyone to be safe when visiting our sites that have water features within them. 

We work closely with the Royal Life Saving Society on managing water safety on our sites and further details on advice can be found on the RLSS website.

When visiting this site, here are a few tips to keep safe around the water: 

• keep out of the water at all times 
• never allow children to play near the water unless accompanied by an adult 
• don't run near the water, you may trip and fall in 
• learn how to help in an emergency; if you see someone in trouble in the water never jump in yourself. Stay calm and phone for help. Some sites across the borough have water safety sites and equipment, please only use the equipment when required. 

For more information on how to rescue a person from drowning please visit the RLSS website.

Address

Multiple access points from surrounding roads, including Stirchley Road, Grange Avenue, Holmer Farm Road and Holmer Lane.

Parking

Holmer Lake car park at Holmer Ln, Telford TF3 1QJ. Roadside parking along Stirchley Road and Grange Avenue.