Holt Island Nature Reserve — Attraction in Huntingdonshire

A small but beautiful nature reserve on the banks of the river. Lots of birds at the bird feeder as you enter, and more at a second set of feeders behind the little viewing panel which you can find by following the beautiful willow tunnel. The rushes and sedges are tall at this time of year, so the river can only be glimpsed in a few spots, but one of the viewing places has a lovely bench so you can watch the boats on the river. The boardwalk means it's buggy friendly, although there are some grass paths too. Lovely place for a picnic, with benches and picnic tables, but please take your rubbish home. It's managed entirely by volunteers and is free to visit, so consider dropping a donation into the collection box near the entrance. The gate is locked during weekdays but you can get the key from the Norris Museum about 5 minutes walk away. Free but they ask for a £20...

Traquil natural site beside the river and just minutes from the centre of town. Lots of birds and the chance of a suprise view of the deer. Seating around the island with wheelchair accessible picnic tables in the central meadow and benches with river views. Open Sat and Sun May to September 9am to 4pm. Boardwalk around the island and information, children's books and activity sheets in 'The Holt' information chalet. Keys available from 'One Leisure' or the nearby Norris Museum and require a deposit. It is worth getting the key as visiting quietly provides the best opportunity to see the wildlife. Limited parking by the site frequently in use but free parking available at the nearby 'One...

This is a place to take children. Lots to explore and picnic tables dotted around. You go down through the Churchyard from St Ives. You can get to it by road so you may be able to park there. It only seem to open at the weekend. It is over a bridge which I would say you would be able to push a wheelchair. Most of it is built up along a wooden path and certainly times of the year it floods. You then can explore down different ways off of the wooden path. There is a box if you would like to give a donation...