Blacktoft Sands

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Come along to Blacktoft Sands throughout the year and see how many of our 270 species of birds you can see! The tidal reedbed is the largest in England and is important for its breeding bearded tits, bitterns and marsh harriers.

Opening times

Reserve open daily (except Christmas Day) from 9 am to 9 pm (or dusk if earlier); Reception hide open every day 9am to 5pm from April - October and weekends only 9am to 4pm from November - March.

Entrance charges

Members free. Non-members: adults £3, under 16s £1, concessions £2, family £6.

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