What's here? at Dearne Valley - Old Moor
Available on site
250 spaces
6 Blue Badge spaces
Drop-off point outside the visitor centre.
Hard standing gravel and aggregate.
Hired mobility scooters can be collected from the car park. Please arrange in advance.
No lighting in car park
No height restriction barrier.
No overnight parking or camping (car park locked overnight).
Bicycle racks available.
We have two accessible toilets, one has changing facilities (table and hoist).
They are located just next to our visitor centre, accessed via the courtyard.
They are located in both gender toilets and our accessible toilets on the ground floor, just next to our visitor centre, accessed via the courtyard.
All the paths are flat and have hard surfaces, although there are some inclines with refuge points.
The trail to the Bittern Hide does have a steep gradient with refuge points and hand rail.
Seating and refuge points are available at intervals of approximately every 100 m with and without backs.
All the paths are flat and have hard surfaces, although there are some inclines with refuge points.
The trail to the Bittern Hide does have a steep gradient with refuge points and hand rail.
Seating and refuge points are available at intervals of approximately every 100 m with and without backs.
They are located just next to our visitor centre, accessed via the courtyard.
Open daily, 10am-4pm. Ground floor with step-free level entry. There is a slight lip to enter the building and the floor are old stone and are uneven in places.
Good lighting.
Some goods may be difficult to reach.
Staff available to assist.
Café: open daily,
09:30 - 14:30 Freshly cooked food
14:30 - 15:30 takeaway refreshments.
We're on the first floor, with a lift to bring you up to the cafe. We have ample space for wheelchair users both inside and out on the veranda.
Vegan options
Vegetarian options
Gluten free options
Our friendly team are on hand to serve you. You can choose to dine indoors, in our outside seating area with stunning views over the nature reserve, or you can takeaway.
We have a delicious selection of hot meals, sandwiches, soups, wraps, paninis, snacks, cakes, ice creams and hot and cold drinks available. Refreshments are available from the Tuck Shop from 9.30am.
Card payments preferred.
Our friendly team are able to provide allergen information.
Our shop is open daily, and our friendly team are on hand to serve and advise you.
Here is just a flavour of our most popular products. Visit our store to discover more.
Bird food and feeders.
Binoculars and Telescopes
Wildlife homes and a range of gifts.
You are welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy on your visit.
Several picnic tables with wheelchair space close to the playground and wildlife ponds.
Please note that our indoor and outdoor café seating is for visitors who have purchased food and drink from our café only.
Help keep this place safe and special for wildlife and people by taking your litter home with you.
Binocular hire is available daily from 10am, to be returned by visitor centre closing time. Last hire is at 3pm.
Looking to buy a pair of binoculars or telescope? We’ve got a fantastic range suitable for all needs and budgets in our shop. Whether it’s a pair of binoculars for the family to spot nature in your own garden, a telescope to use out birding, or compacts that make seeing wildlife on your walks that little bit extra special, we’ve got something for everyone. Prices start from just £25 and include premium brands such as our own RSPB series (some of which are available to hire as above), along with Viking, Swarovski, Leica, Nikon, Opticron and Zeiss.
We run an exciting programme of guided walks and other events throughout the year.
Please see the ‘Activities and Events’ tab for more details of upcoming events and how to book.
Bringing a flock? Please see ‘Group booking information’ for further details.
Our hides and viewpoints are open, all hides are either adapted for wheelchairs or designed with same views for everyone. All Hides are accessed by ramps and have fixed or moveable seating. Please speak to a member of our team if you need further information.
All the paths are flat and have hard surfaces, although there are some inclines with refuge points.
The trail to the Bittern Hide does have a steep gradient with refuge points and hand rail.
Seating and refuge points are available at intervals of approximately every 100 m with and without backs. Please speak to a member of our team if you need advice about any of our trails.
For details on our exciting programme of curriculum-linked outdoor education sessions, visit our school trips information.
Also, check out our fantastic range of resources for teachers, or take on the Schools’ Wild Challenge.
We have a traditional play adventure playground area. We also have natural play including a sand pool, water play, wobbly bridges and a play tower.
Bike Rack
Bike Rack
Restrictions
Sorry, dogs are not permitted at Old Moor, except assistance dogs, due to the sensitive wildlife and habitats here.
We know that the countryside is a dog walking paradise. It’s important to remember the special surroundings here are wonderful havens for rare wildlife. Even if dogs are very well behaved, wildlife can easily become startled by a dog they perceive as a predator.
Disturbing wildlife does more than simply causing it to move away; it uses up their energy, decreasing their chance of survival regardless of season. Thank you for protecting the special wildlife by not exercising your dog here.
Other exciting dog walking routes are available to enjoy in the local area; try our satellite sites at Adwick Washlands, Gypsy Marsh or Eddethorpe where dogs are welcome on a lead or under close control.
Assistance dogs are welcome in all parts of the reserve.
BBQs are a fire risk, endangering other people and the precious wildlife and habitats here. They are not permitted on the reserve at any time.