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is available on some of our reserves, but we advise you to bring your own too.

We ask that all visitors, except those who are exempt from doing so, please wear a face covering while in our visitor centres, shops and hides. Thank you for following this requirement.

Please be aware that government guidance on face coverings may be different in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

On several sites, we have introduced one-way systems or created more passing places along our trails to allow for social/physical distancing. Please follow the signage in place. Be aware the guidance on distances may be different in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Changes to laws in England and Scotland mean that the maximum group size able to visit our reserves together is now 6, unless you are from the same household or bubble.

On sites where we have entrance charges, we are legally required to refuse entry to groups larger than 6. In England this includes children under 12, however in Scotland they are exempt.

In Wales, gatherings of up to 30 people are permitted outdoors. However, gatherings indoors even within your extended household must be limited to 6 people (not including any children aged under 11). This rule applies in RSPB cafés, shops and visitor centres.

Thank you for following this legal requirement and helping to keep everyone safe.

Changes to laws in England, Wales and Scotland mean that on our reserves where we charge for entry, and those where we sell refreshments that can be consumed on-site, our welcome teams have to ask you for contact details.

This is to enable any of the country NHS Test and Trace systems to get in touch should they need to, but also now means that if you feel unable or unwilling to share these minimal details with us, we may unfortunately have to refuse entry or service as a result.

We are following strict data protection guidelines so your personal details will be held securely and confidentially by us in accordance with the country data protection requirements.

We will only release the data to the NHS if absolutely necessary, will not use it for any other purpose and will securely destroy it after 21 days as required.

Thank you for following this legal requirement and helping to keep everyone safe.

For further government information see England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland. 

We have been able to open many of our toilets and have implemented enhanced cleaning regimes in line with government guidance. It has not been possible to open all our toilets yet but we know these are important to you, so are working hard to open up more of them where we can do safely. Please see the map below for facilities available at individual reserves.

Many of our hides are open, although it hasn’t been possible to open them all just yet. This can be due to their size or the routes to them not allowing for social distancing or limited staffing available to manage them safely.

When using our hides, so that you can safely enjoy your experience, we ask all visitors, except those who are exempt, to please wear a face covering while inside.

You'll spot that we've got maximum numbers signposted at the entrance to the hides too; please adhere to these and consider the amount of time you dwell in hides on busy days, to allow everyone the opportunity to enjoy the wonderful wildlife in safety.

Please also use hand sanitiser where provided, observe social/physical distancing and follow all signage in the hide. See the map below for facilities available at individual reserves.

On some of our sites we’re offering a selection of refreshment options such as hot and cold drinks, sandwiches, soup, snacks and ice creams. Card payments are preferred. Please see the map below for facilities available at individual reserves.

You’re welcome to bring a picnic along with you, please follow government guidelines on social distancing when using our picnic benches and other seating and take litter home with you.

BBQs are a fire risk, endangering others and wildlife. They are not permitted on our reserves in England, Wales or Northern Ireland at any time.

In Scotland we ask that you refer to the Scottish Outdoor Access Code and the relevant National Park Authority guidelines when considering lighting a fire or a stove on a reserve. Never light an open fire during prolonged dry periods or in areas such as forests, woods, farmland or on peaty ground and follow all advice at times of high risk.

Some reserves are operating reduced opening times or days to normal, in order to maintain safe numbers on busier sites or due to reduced staffing at the moment. Please see the map below for the opening times of individual reserves.

Access to sites located within areas subject to additional local lockdown arrangements may be restricted or closed to comply with specific rules or guidance, which may be different in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Under local lockdown rules group sizes, social/physical distancing and other requirements may differ from site to site, even within the same UK country. Please check individual site information for additional restrictions that may apply, before planning a visit.