Fairburn Ings Nature Reserve
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At A Glance
Nestled between Leeds, York and Wakefield, Fairburn Ings is an exciting site for family activities and serious wildlife watching. Over the last 60 years it has transitioned from coal face to wild place; an ex-industrial site rich in heritage and an important site for breeding and wintering wildfowl.
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Suitable for
Adults, Children & Dogs
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Duration
All day
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Price from
Free
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Availability
All year round
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Fun for all the family
See the vast array of wildlife at Fairburn Ings
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Why this Destination is great for you.
- Explore the rspb Nature reserve at Fairburn-Ings in Castleford
- Watch as birds fly overhead while you walk one of five nature trails
- Stop by the Refreshments area and enjoy a lovely picnic in the picnic area
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Facilities and additional information
- Opening times:
Nature reserve: open daily, dawn-dusk
Car park: open daily
6am-8pm, 1 March-31 October.
6am-6pm, 1 November-28 February
Visitor Centre: open daily
9.30am-5pm, 1 March-31 October.
9.30am-4pm, 1 November-28 February
Shop: open daily
9.30am-5pm, 1 March-31 October.
9.30am-4pm, 1 November-28 February
Refreshments: available daily
9.30am-5pm, 1 March-31 October.
9.30am-4pm, 1 November-28 February
Toilets: open daily
9.30am-5pm, 1 March-31 October.
9.30am-4pm, 1 November-28 February
- Accessibility: Assistant dogs allowed, Accessible toilets on-site
- Equipment needed: Weather appropriate clothing
- Dogs allowed: Dogs are Welcome on the paths of the reserve but but must be kept on a lead at all times and are not allowed in any indoors spaces including the Visitor centre
- Parking : On-site parking, £4 per vehicle
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