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Great for families

Go wild with the children (fun for big kids as well as little ones)

We have reserves all over the country that you will love, with award-winning, eco-friendly visitor centres, cafes serving delicious local, homemade and Fairtrade meals and snacks, shops with fun and educational treats at pocket-money prices and interpretation to help you learn more about what makes the place special.

Many are equipped with baby-changing facilities and have short and pushchair-friendly paths.

There's usually plenty to do too, with activities to help your family make the most of your visit. How about taking a wildlife challenge, or borrowing equipment to birdwatch, or a bug hunt?

Or pond dipping? (don't worry, you'll be using a pond net, not standing in the water - plus we've got years of experience at keeping children safe!)

Some reserves even have natural play areas for letting off steam!

What we've got

Saltholme, Rainham Marshes and Conwy have wildlife activities for families whenever you visit, toilets, baby changing facilities, a cafe with high chairs and buggy-friendly paths.

Fairburn Ings and Lochwinnoch have wildlife activities for families whenever you visit, toilets, baby changing facilities, snacksĀ and drinks available and buggy-friendly paths.

Old Moor, Pulborough Brooks, Newport Wetlands, Vane Farm and Minsmere have toilets, baby changing facilities, a cafe with high chairs and great family fun days during the key holiday times.

Saltholme, Old Moor, Rainham Marshes, Pulborough Brooks, Newport Wetlands and Fairburn Ings all have play areas.

MapList

  • Conwy

    A wildlife oasis on the edge of Snowdonia

    View looking over estuary with Snowdonia in the distance, RSPB Conwy reserve
  • Fairburn Ings

    Explore your wild side - a great place to visit year-round

    Aerial view of RSPB Fairburn Ings nature reserve
  • Lochwinnoch

    A beautiful place for the whole family to enjoy

    View of the RSPB Lochwinnoch nature reserve
  • Minsmere

    Enjoy stunning views and the thrill of seeing some of our rarest wildlife

    Little tern on nest, Yarmouth
  • Newport Wetlands

    Tranquil reedbeds and stunning views of the Severn estuary, close to civilisation

    Male bearded tit in tree
  • Dearne Valley - Old Moor

    An urban landscape teeming with amazing wildlife

    Mallard duckling
  • Pulborough Brooks

    Enjoy a walk at this beautiful reserve and get close to nature

    Female lapwing in rushy pasture, Northumberland
  • Rainham Marshes

    Big skies, exciting wildlife and a great place for a walk - all inside the M25!

    Rainham Marshes visitor centre
  • Saltholme

    Big skies, fantastic wildlife and a friendly welcome in the heart of Teesside

    RSPB Saltholme Visitor Centre & bare branches silhouetted against a wintery sky
  • Loch Leven

    Part of Loch Leven National Nature Reserve, you can enjoy wildlife all year-round

    RSPB Vane Farm reserve, The Mire - peat bog restoration