Name: RSPB Fairburn Ings
Rating: 5.0

RSPB Fairburn Ings

Newton Lane, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 2BH, England

1-90 Years

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Description

Nestled between Leeds, York and Wakefield, Fairburn Ings is an exciting site for family activities and serious wildlife watching. Over the last 60 years it has transitioned from coal face to wild place; an ex-industrial site rich in heritage and an important site for breeding and wintering wildfowl.

If you are looking for Best National Parks in Castleford , West Yorkshire then you can visit RSPB Fairburn Ings. RSPB Fairburn Ings is one of the places in Castleford West Yorkshire for day out with kids and families. More details can be found on the website for this place.

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Free
Host birthday parties: No

Features

On Site Parking
On Site Cafe

What to see

Activities for children and families
The fully accessible 500m Discovery Trail makes it a popular place for families looking to take a relaxed walk together and spot nature in a beautiful landscape - but there are lots of other activities on offer, too! Spot minibeasts in our Bug Village, explore the play area with den building and climbing wall, or keep an eye out for our resident birds and mammals. The friendly staff and volunteers can advise on the latest sightings around the reserve!

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Price

Price: Free

Price Details

Pricing Free entry, car parking £3.00 all day (free to RSPB members and blue badge holders).

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Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Visitor Centre: open daily
10am-5pm, 1 March-31 October.
10am-4pm, 1 November-28 February.

Address: Newton Lane, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 2BH, England

Post Code: WF10 2BH

Council: Castleford

County: West Yorkshire

By train
The closest train station is Castleford, 3 miles away.

By bus
Buses run - infrequently - to Fairburn and Ledston villages.

By road
From the A1(M) leave at J42, take the A63 towards Leeds, follow signs for Fairburn on the A1246. From the M1 come off at J47. Take the A656 south towards Castleford, after 4 miles turn left onto Newton Lane, the visitor centre is 2 miles along the road on the right.