History
In 1985 Rev. Richard Paten purchased the 9 acre Power Station coal storage yard, for an ambitious plan to build a visitor attraction, Railworld.
Ten years after the creation of Railworld, several employees from Perkins Engines, inspired by the Wildlife Haven that Perkins had created, sought some land to build their own "wildlife haven" for the city, the community, and of course the wildlife to enjoy. The trustees of Railworld made available 3 acres for the Perkins group.
In 1996, a 130ft by 30ft derelict frame became available. Since then volunteers, mainly mums and dads and quite a few grandads and grandmas, and their youngsters, have embarked on quite an incredible programme of work. They have transformed the site not only into a wildlife haven but an environmental centre to "ensure our children are educated, entertained and excited about preserving and improving our environment for the future and to ensure that its sustainable for their children".
