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Lake at dawn at Lake Vyrnwy nature reserve Mother and child looking through hide window, Conwy RSPB reserve Family having fun on a walk
Reserves

Great days out

These reserves have everything you need for the perfect day out. Each boasts top class facilities, from shops and tearooms to varied events programmes and children’s activities. An enjoyable day for all ages is guaranteed.

Suitable for families

Many of these reserves have facilities especially for families, so there's no excuse for children to get bored. 

Events all year round

With a full programme of events, these reserves always have something extra to offer.

Shops and tearooms on site

You can find the perfect gift in a well-stocked shop, and relax with a cup of coffee during your stay at many of these reserves.

Accessible to all

Full information for disabled visitors is given on each reserve's Information for visitors with special needs pages.

School groups are welcome

Our specially-trained field teachers will amaze and educate your class with activities and nature walks.

Featured reserve

Distant view of RSPB Mersehead Visitor Centre

Mersehead

With shimmering Solway sands and the Lakeland fells on one side, and rolling heather-clad hills on the other, Mersehead is surrounded by breathtaking scenery. With inspiring landscapes and wildlife to see, the reserve is a delight at any time of year.

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Our nature reserves provide the opportunity to see a wide range of wildlife in many different habitats.

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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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Distant view of RSPB Mersehead Visitor Centre - Andy Hay (rspb-images.com, Ref: 2001_2397_009)
Lake at dawn at Lake Vyrnwy nature reserve - RSPB Images - Ben Hall (rspb-images.com, Ref: 1018792)
Mother and child looking through hide window, Conwy RSPB reserve - RSPB Images - Ben Hall (rspb-images.com)
Family having fun on a walk - Getty Images