RSPB Saltholme

Beware opening times

Opening times for a centre are what you'd expect but it's a shame you can't actually access the reserve prior to that, most RSPB reserves like Minsmere & Titchwell to name just two are open from dawn ...

Industrial backcloth

This reserve is set, surprisingly, in an industrial landscape. There is ample parking and the visitor centre is modern and spacious. The first floor cafe has panoramic views over the reserve. There w...

Fabulous site

We stopped off here as a halfway point between home and Northumberland, it was our first visit though I used to work just over the river at ICI. We didn't know about the 15th birthday celebrations of ...

Pressurised sales pitch spoilt our visit

I really feel that RSPB need to reconsider the high pressure sales pitch that is being used to try to get people to become members. This has happened to me twice now and I seriously considered turning...

A Wetlands Paradise

Fantastic day despite bitterly cold winds. Visited Saltholme Pool and Paddy's Hides. Saw several firsts for us, including a little ring plovers that was apparently an early visitor. I must mention the...