A day-course for the novice bird-watcher, covering all aspects of bird-watching. Includes illustrated talks and workshops, plus tea and coffee.
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Birdwatching for Beginners
Where: RSPB Old Moor
BOOK NOW »A series of one day courses for the novice bird watcher. The course will cover all aspects of bird watching and include illustrated talks and workshops.
£15 per RSPB members and £25 for non members. Includes tea and coffee. Payable at time of booking. Booking is essential as places are limited.
Wild Monday
Where: RSPB Old Moor
BOOK NOW »Explore wildlife whatever the weather! Drop in anytime between 11 and 3 to have a go at pond-dipping, bug-hunting or simple crafts on rainy days. Fun for the whole family, adults must accompany children.
11am – 3pm
Free activity but reserve entry applies. Adults £3, Children £1.50, free to RSPB members.
Easter Egg Hunt
Where: RSPB Old Moor
BOOK NOW »The bunnies have been busy at Old Moor! Around our beautiful reserve they have hidden clues that will lead you to their store of scrumptious eggs. Can you ‘crack’ the code and find your ‘eggstra’ special reward?
11am – 3pm
Free activity but reserve entry applies. Adults £3, Children £1.50, free to RSPB members.
Wild Wednesday
Where: RSPB Old Moor
BOOK NOW »Explore wildlife whatever the weather! Drop in anytime between 11 and 3 to have a go at pond-dipping, bug-hunting or simple crafts on rainy days. Fun for the whole family, adults must accompany children.
11am – 3pm
Free activity but reserve entry applies. Adults £3, Children £1.50, free to RSPB members.
Guided Walk – Wonderful Warblers
Where: RSPB Old Moor
BOOK NOW »See and hear these summer visitors who have travelled several thousand miles to breed on Old Moor.
£3 for RSPB members, £5 for non members
Wild Wednesday
Where: RSPB Old Moor
BOOK NOW »Explore wildlife whatever the weather! Drop in anytime between 11 and 3 to have a go at pond-dipping, bug-hunting or simple crafts on rainy days. Fun for the whole family, adults must accompany children.
11am – 3pm
Free activity but reserve entry applies. Adults £3, Children £1.50, free to RSPB members.
Big Kids Day Out
Where: RSPB Old Moor
BOOK NOW »Ever thought it’s not fair that children have all the fun? Do you have a desire to get yours hands and feet dirty? Want a day trip back to your childhood? Then come over to Old Moor and spend a day with a ranger and explore nature. Pond-dipping, mammal trapping, bug-hunting, owl pellet dissection and [...]
Stargazing
Where: RSPB Old Moor
BOOK NOW »Join the RSPB and Mexborough and Swinton Astronomical Society for an evening of inspiration. The evening will begin with a guided walk to see the birds come into roost against the dramatic backdrop of the sunset. As the skies grow dark switch your gaze to the night stars and the moon in all it’s glory.
Free [...]
RSPB Old Moor – Dearne Valley
Old Moor Lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S73 0YF
BOOK NOW »Situated right at the heart of the Dearne Valley, Old Moor is a wonderful place to come and watch wildlife. The skies, fields and open water are teeming with birds throughout the year.
In the summer the grasslands are ablaze with butterflies and orchids, and you’ll be able to see newly-hatched ducklings. In winter the reserve [...]
