The fire, which was reported on Friday evening, has totally destroyed the facilities installed following lengthy consultation with groups and individuals about how the nature reserve, the largest in Rushcliffe, could be made more welcoming and accessible for visitors with mobility issues and disabilities.
The wooden structure and boardwalk were designed to give easy access for wheelchair users to a popular viewing point on the reserve and were located at the edge of a reed bed to provide opportunities for wildlife watching. The design of the hide was created to frame a range of views and to create changes of light and sound to enhance the sensory experience of all visitors.