St Aidans Autumn Flock Of Winter Golden Plovers In Flight

St Aidans Nature Reserve

Leeds, Yorkshire
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At A Glance

Just a stone’s throw from the centre of Leeds, St Aidan’s is a stunning park to explore. Whether you’re on foot, on your bike, riding your horse or have your camera at the ready, take advantage of the amazing views and wonderful wildlife including bitterns, avocets, black terns, skylarks and meadow pipits.

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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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Eastern Moors Winter 1034750 Frosted Seedhead With Spiders Webs

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Portmore Lough Spring Four Spotted Chaser Dragonfly Resting On Iris

Watch the local wildlife thriving at the reserve

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Why this Destination is great for you.

  • Explore the rspb Nature reserve at St Aidans near the heart of Leeds
  • Choose from four nature trails each of varying length
  • Hire a pair of binoculars to get closer looks at the variety of local bird species

Photos

1008924 Bittern (1)
Black Devon Wetlands Spring 1017632 Ragged Robin In Meadow Marsh Minsmere Rspb Reserve
St Aidans Spring 1034742 Skylark At The Grassy Edge Of A Small Field
St Aidans Summer Grey Heron Stalking Through Water
St Aidans Summer Marsh Harrier Juveniles Sparring
St Aidans Summer Speckled Wood Butterfly Resting On Nettle Leaf
St Aidans Winter Juvenile Peregrine In Flight
Eastern Moors Winter 1034750 Frosted Seedhead With Spiders Webs

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 weekends only until 1 April.
9.30am-5pm, Saturday and Sunday, 1 March-1 April.
9.30am-5pm, open daily, 2 April-31 October.
9.30am-4pm, 1 November - 28 February.

Refreshments: available weekends only until 2 April.
9.30am-5pm, Saturday and Sunday, 1 March-1 April.
9.30am-5pm, open daily, 2 April-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 reserve but must be kept on a lead at all times
  • Parking : On-site parking

Location

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