RSPB Saltholme
RSPB Saltholme things to do, attractions, restaurants, events info and trip planning
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Firstly and foremost this is a bird sanctuary managed by the Rspb. As with any wild animal reserve what you see from day to day and season to season varies greatly. This is also home to wildlife such as foxes and water voles, as well as butterflies and dragonflies. It's a great place for photographers and bird watchers alike. It's also a good place to go for a decent walk as it has many paths with good surfaces. There are activity areas for children relating to nature and an amazing adventure playground. There is good access for people with disabilities and motorbility scooters on site that the less mobile can use. There is a nice cafe and a well stocked shop selling gifts and equipment such as binoculars. The staff (mostly volunteers) are very friendly and helpful. Cost of entry is just £5 per car. Or free if you are a member of the Rspb or also free if you show a valid bus ticket proving you travelled there by local bus!
Janet WalesJanet Wales
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First time with family to this beautiful place. Can't praise it enough lovely park situated on the side for kids to play with slides swings a made. So many lovely habitats where you can spot all kinds of minibeasts, butterflies, dragonflies. Watch huts where you can look at the birds and ducks. Can view the seals but we weren't able to this time but there are usually cameras on them. In the building itself the ground floor has the gift shop, a small play area, a crafts room, toilets and baby changing area, a place where you can use binoculars. The 1st floor has a lovely little cafe. Kids can go pond dipping for a small fee to borrow the equipment. Members of rpsgb can go in and use facilities free of charge. All in all a wonderful day out.
Sabina MahmoodSabina Mahmood
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Great family walk, I love the mad hatters tea party carvings they are fantastic. You pay for you car I think it was £5 but we had members passes so it’s free for RSPB members and national trust members too I believe. Staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. We hired a pair of binoculars from the shop to help us spot the birds. The walks are well signposted and information plaques are great. The kids play area is brilliant all enclosed and safe equipment. We never got a chance to do the maze but will definitely be returning to give it a go. It’s absolutely beautiful tucked nicely into the reservoir. The wildlife is exciting to spot even if the kids were more excited about the sheep! Can’t wait to head back with the kids again.
Sophie MorganSophie Morgan
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Had a lovely trip with my partner to immerse myself around nature. Pros: - very quiet for area - huge selection of birds and other small mammals to watch - prices entry was very cheap (£5 each for adults) - cute cafe and bookshop within premises - good observing tower with telescope - beautiful scenery for family walks - great seating area for children - great safety for children as bars and ropes are available in case they fall in - stunning gardens with bees and other local insects including dragonflies and monarch butterflies Cons: - price for binoculars was quite high for hire (£7) - some rooms had alot of spider webs and chipping paint. Other than that no other cons and we had an amazing day out
Emmanuella UdofiaEmmanuella Udofia
10
Well worth a visit, plenty of birds of all kinds. Great for the kids as well as adults. Excellent toilets, play park area and sculptures enroute. The paths were a little wet on a February day but you can get round this whole place easily with pushchair /mobility scooter etc. The hides were very plush and in great spots for viewing (wrap up warm if it's cold!!) The usual RSPB quality look shop (with 2nd hand books too!! 😁) Only the cafe was a disappointment - we'd checked the times and rushed back needing a hot drink to find it had closed half an hour early. Not impressed. The cakes looked wonderful too!!
Denise OukhabaDenise Oukhaba
10
Really good place for kids to have a run around and the wildlife is amazing
SarahSarah
20
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Seaton Carew Rd, Stockton-on-Tees, Middlesbrough TS2 1TU, United Kingdom
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+44 1642 542080
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rspb.org.uk
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