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View across lake Red admirals, Vanessa atalanta, wide view showing habitat, Sutton Fen RSPB reserve Bird watcher looking out of Lillian's hide, Leighton Moss RSPB reserve
Reserves

RSPB nature reserves are great places to see birds and other wildlife in some of the most beautiful parts of the country.

There are over 150 RSPB nature reserves to visit throughout the UK. They cover everything from great days out for all the family with a wide range of facilities to quiet sites where facilities are minimal but the experience of nature is truly wonderful.

We had a superb day, the staff on the island were v friendly to us. Tho it was misty in places, we got excellent views of the peregrines on the cliff. A very tranqil time.

Louise Warrington visited Ramsey Island

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Frequently asked questions

Some of the most common queries we receive about our nature reserves.

Travel green to our reserves

Travelling to our reserves in a green way, instead of by car, is a great way to help the environment and improve your health.

Shops on reserves

Our shops offer a great collection of bird food, feeders, nest boxes and wildlife products, as well as books, outdoor clothing, home and garden gifts, cards and stationery. Larger shops also offer a comprehensive range of binoculars and telescopes.

Facts and figures

The RSPB now has 200 nature reserves, many of them well-known, but there are lots of weird and wonderful facts about the sites that you won't know!

Recent sightings

Find out what's been seen recently on our most popular reserves.

Find by name

Search for a reserve or click a letter from the alphabet below.

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Find by type

List our reserves by the type of experience you are looking for.

Great days out

Great days out

These reserves have everything you need for the perfect day out: wildlife, shops, tearooms, events and children's activities. An enjoyable day for all ages is guaranteed. More...

For quiet enjoyment

For quiet enjoyment

With fewer facilities, these reserves are quieter but no less inspiring. More...

Refuges for nature

Refuges for nature

These are areas that due to their size, location and/or conservation sensitivity are not open for visiting. More...

Find by location

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Use our interactive map to find reserves near you or search by county.

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Find by habitat

From secluded woodland to breathtaking clifftop views.

Coastal cliffs and beaches

Coastal

Heath and gorse

Heathland

Meadows and grassland

Grassland

Mountain and moor

Upland

Wetland

Wetland

Urban

Urban

Woodland

Woodland

About the RSPB

The RSPB speaks out for birds and wildlife, tackling the problems that threaten our environment. We rely upon memberships and donations to fund our work. Nature is amazing - help us keep it that way. More...

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Visit our Contact us section for telephone numbers, office addresses and more.

Latest news

Woodland birds in decline

Latest results from the BTO/JNCC/RSPB Breeding Bird Survey (BBS) puts woodland birds at the top of the list of declining species.

New wetland could see continental birds arriving in Kent

Restoration of a large area of Kent countryside to wildlife-rich wetland could see the garden of England become a landing pad for bird species moving north from Europe as the climate warms.

Seabird failure continues for another year

Early reports of seabird breeding performance on some RSPB coastal reserves, especially in parts of Scotland and Wales, indicate continuing problems for internationally-important populations of guillemots, kittiwakes and other seabirds.

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View across lake - RSPB Images - Ben Hall (rspb-images.com)
Red admirals, Vanessa atalanta, wide view showing habitat, Sutton Fen RSPB reserve - RSPB Images - Ben Hall (rspb-images.com)
Bird watcher looking out of Lillian's hide, Leighton Moss RSPB reserve - RSPB Images - Ben Hall (rspb-images.com)
Bird illustrations by Mike Langman (RSPB)