Fairburn Ings Wildlife Reserve

4.5/5
(402) · Nature reserve in Castleford, United Kingdom
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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 …

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4.5/5 · 402 reviews
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Feb 8, 2025
My friends and I had a lovely walk here. It’s relatively flat and an easy walk, we started our visit in the gift shop and cafe before going on the trails. It’s accessible with fantastic views and is …Full review by beccax95
Jul 8, 2024
Great place to walk around with plenty of wildlife to be seen, some views require a decent lens for bird photography. Friendly little shop serving coffee and cold drinksFull review by Phil M
Jun 5, 2024
The parking machines don't take cash but I asked at the visitor centre if I could pay them cash to park and was told that I could. I am pleased therefore that there is this choice.Full review by DanJeffery

Questions & answers

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How much is a hot chocolate at the cafe
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Hi Rachlally, a hot chocolate costs £2 from our machine, or if you bring your own cup you get 20p off. Thanks.
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Answer by Fairburn I · Jan 6, 2020
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Is the cafe dog friendly?
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Hi there, as CaptainWestYorkshire has said unfortunately we can't allow dogs in our centre as it is quite small. We do have picnic benches and also a small balcony with seating …
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Hi there, as CaptainWestYorkshire has said unfortunately we can't allow dogs in our centre as it is quite small. We do have picnic benches and also a small balcony with seating where dogs are allowed. Best wishes.
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Is it pram friendly?
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You can get around the site easily with a modern pram as long as it has been reasonably dry.
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Answer by David L · May 16, 2019
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Can you fish here?
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Can one fish at fairburn ings if so were does one get day tikets thankyou,
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The Rspb may not be the cheapest but profits from all goods go into conservation and not some fat company executives pocket
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I know that but reduce the price and sell more product. I worked for British rail in the early 80's when they reduced all single fares for pensioners to £1, they had to put on extra trains to …
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I know that but reduce the price and sell more product. I worked for British rail in the early 80's when they reduced all single fares for pensioners to £1, they had to put on extra trains to deal with the demand, and the only month ever that they made a profit. Same principle. I love the RSPB and have supported and been a member for 20 years
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Answer by David B · Feb 15, 2017
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