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Common tern calling in courtship display

Brown hares 'boxing' in field

Children helping to plant reeds at RSPB Saltholme

Common hawker dragonfly in flight

Male yellow wagtail singing

Peacock nectaring on teasel

Boy and girl running down a path in snow

Large flock of starlings congregating at dusk

Coffee and cake

Male and female wigeon swimming

Flock of lapwing in flight

New Saltholme centre

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

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Saltholme

Wildlife awards

Saltholme is one of the best places for wildlife in the UK.

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Top things to do in Spring

Look out for our breeding common terns - we've got one of the largest colonies in the UK!
Visit the wildlife garden and enjoy the sights, sounds and smells
You might be lucky enough to spot brown hares boxing in the meadow

Top things to do in Summer

Come and see our amazingly colourful wildlife like yellow wagtails and dragonflies
Pack a picnic and enjoy the great outdoors - there are picnic tables in some choice spots
Go pond dipping or join in a minibeast safari

Top things to do in Autumn

Witness thousands of starlings stealing the show with their late afternoon roost
Relax in the café with a bowl of homemade soup
Children can burn off some energy in the adventure play area

Top things to do in Winter

Pick up all your Christmas presents in our shop
See massive flocks of birds scatter as peregrines fly above them
Thousands of waterbirds assemble on the pools during winter

What's on?

23 June and 30 June
Build a bug house
Hands-on activity
23 June to 18 August
What's WeBS?
Watching wildlife
29 June and 31 August
Northern Dales Farmers market
Other

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13 June 2013
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12 June 2013
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Downloads

Map of Saltholme

1.18Mb, PDF

Date: 15 September 2010

WildSquare Bingo

2.8Mb, PDF

Date: 21 June 2010

Living classrooms

Get your class or group exploring the natural world in fun and innovative ways.

Extend your stay

Find other attractions nearby at Enjoy England
Find accommodation at Cottages4you

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