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Address
Newton Lane,
Ledston,
Castleford,
WF10 2BH
Details
At Fairburn Ings our car park will be open daily during lockdown (6am- 6pm) and trails are open daily as normal (with one way systems in place on some of our trails to allow for social distancing)
Our toilets and accessible toilets will be open daily during lockdown (9.30am- 4pm), however we are unable to offer baby change at this time. We continue to ask that all visitors, except those who are exempt from doing so, please wear a face-covering while in our toilets.
Our visitor centre, hides, shop and takeaway refreshment will be closed from Thursday 5 November for the duration of this lockdown. We are also not running events.
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Love nature and the outdoors? You’ll love RSPB Fairburn Ings.
Try your hand at pond dipping, join in with exciting events or just have a relaxing stroll around the woodland. Fairburn Ings is the perfect place for the whole family to get closer to nature.
Three main trails meander through woodland and grassland bringing you closer to birds and wildlife. Take a break from exploring the reserve and grab a warm drink from the Visitor Centre.
Many of the trails are accessible to all.
Dogs are welcome at the reserve and facilities including a dog parking area and a dog bowl are available on site. Please follow the countryside code while on the trails. Only assistance dogs can be brought into the Visitor Centre.
The visitor centre, family trail and Lin Dike trail are accessible to wheelchairs and pushchairs. Lin Dike hide was highly commended in recent Natural Environmental Biffa awards and the site was awarded Quality Assured Status in 2007.
Opening details
Shop (including takeaway snacks and drinks): 10am - 4pm
Car Park: 5am- 8pm
RSPB members: FREE
Non-members: £4 per car
Blue badge holders: FREE
Prices
Car park:
£4 for non-members
Directions
Map reference: SE 451278 Lat: 53.74481 Long: -1.31660
By Road:
Leave the A1 at junction 42 for the A63, and follow signs for Fairburn village on the A1246. Once in the village turn right at Wagon and Horses public house. At the T-junction turn right, and the reserve is 1.5 miles on the left.
Car parking is free for RSPB members and £4 for non members
By Public Transport:
Nearest train station: Castleford Railway Station
Nearest bus station: Castleford Bus Station
Parking: with charge
Nearby
Facilities
Baby changing facilities
Coach parties accepted
Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Disabled toilets
Education/study area
Facilities for groups
Facilities for educational visits
Gift shop
On-site light refreshments
Picnic site
Public toilets
Regional Tourist Board Member
Accepts groups
Children welcome
Disabled access
Dogs accepted
The visitor centre, family trail and Lin Dike trail are accessible to wheelchairs and pushchairs. Lin Dike hide was highly commended in recent Natural Environmental Biffa awards and the site was awarded Quality Assured Status in 2007.