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Fairburn Ings RSPB

Fairburn Ings is the ideal place to see wetland birds at close quarters throughout the year. In winter, the large numbers of wildfowl include smews, goldeneyes and goosanders. In summer, breeding wading birds include redshanks, snipe and lapwings.

Opening times
The car park is open from 9 am-5 pm every day except Christmas Day and Boxing Day. The visitor centre is open 9 am-5 pm daily from February to October, and 9 am-4 pm from November-January.

Facilities: There is a visitor centre selling hot drinks and a wide range of RSPB products from books and children's toys to birdcare products.

Nearest town: Castleford
County: West Yorkshire
Tel: 01977 603796
Grid reference:SE451277

Click here for more details on the RSPB website.

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