The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales’ Welsh Wildlife Centre could become Britain's favourite nature reserve because it has been nominated in the Landlove Magazine Awards.

This is the third LandLove Magazine Awards which aim to celebrate the very best things about the British countryside.

The Wildlife Centre is situated along the Teifi River in Cilgerran.

Mark Hodgson, Hospitality Manager for The Welsh Wildlife Centre said “We are absolutely delighted that The Welsh Wildlife Centre has been chosen by Landlove as a nominee for Britain’s Favourite Nature Reserve. The Teifi Marshes Nature Reserve is an important and unique habitat supporting many different species of animals and plants.

"The Reserve also means many different things to a lot of different people; lots come for the wildlife, families enjoy the adventure playground, some visit for their daily exercise or a social get together and others come for peace and relaxation in an incredibly natural and beautiful environment. To win this accolade would be amazing.”

The Welsh Wildlife Centre and Teifi Marsh Nature Reserve is made up of a patchwork of habitats.

These range from freshwater marsh with open pools and tidal mudflats to open pasture, oak woodland and slate from historical quarrying.

There are a number of bird watching hides to stop at along the cycle track and you might catch a glimpse of a kingfisher or of a bittern skulking amongst the reeds. In summer the marshes are grazed by water buffalo and ponies and occasionally wild red deer can be spotted here.

In winter look out for flocks of wildfowl and waders and enjoy the view from the centre's cafe.

To vote for The Welsh Wildlife Centre and Teifi Marshes to become Britain’s Favourite Nature Reserve 2017 visit: www.landlove.com/awards