Come along to the Potteric Carr Nature reserve at any time of year to witness the beauty of the reserve in each season! During the summer, the rolling hills and meadows are full of butterflies and buzzing with insect life, or maybe come along in the winter and spot the thousands of birds creating breath-taking displays in the air! With many wildlife species and beautiful views all around the reserve, visitors are in for a treat on their visit to Potteric Carr Nature Reserve!

Why should I visit the Potteric Carr Nature Reserve in Doncaster?

Potteric Carr Nature Reserve is a wild paradise waiting to be explored by its visitors! Now nestled between a motorway and railway, it is one of the last memories of the vast wildland that once stretched all the way across the Humber basin to the coast! Around every corner of the reserve, guests will discover a true melting pot of biomes and habitats, from reedbeds to winding woodland trails, this reserve is the perfect location for avid adventurers and explorers to come along and soak in everything the local wildlife in the area has to offer!

Visitors will start their journey off at the visitor centre, which serves as the perfect location to pause and enjoy hot refreshments and food and even browse the gift shop for souvenirs that will make their visit even more memorable! From birdwatching to fishing, there are amazing wildlife experiences to be discovered at Potteric Hall Nature Reserve!

  • Open 7 days a week
  • Reserve open from 9.30 am to 5 pm
  • The café is open from 9.30 am to 4 pm (hot food ends at 3 pm)
  • Car park locked at 5 pm
  • Adults admission £4.50
  • Child admission £3
  • Family admission £11 (2 Adults and up to 4 under 16s)

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