Find wildlife near you
Start with a reserve close to home. These official directories cover places across the UK and let you check practical details before travelling.
Plan your next wildlife outing
Explore your county
Find five nature reserves and wildlife sites in your county, with the animals to look for and practical visiting information.
Open the county guideMore official reserve directories
The Wildlife Trusts
Search by town or postcode and filter by facilities, accessible trails and other visiting needs.
Open reserve finder →RSPB reserves
Explore RSPB reserves and check each reserve’s habitats, wildlife and visitor information.
Open reserve finder →Before you go
- Check opening times, entry and parking charges, access arrangements and dog restrictions on the reserve’s website.
- Choose a habitat and season that suit the animals you hope to see. Sightings are never guaranteed.
- Check weather and any path closures. At coastal sites, check tide times and follow local safety advice.
- Stay on permitted paths and use designated viewing points. Keep your distance from nesting, resting and feeding wildlife.