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Potteric Carr Nature Reserve

Doncaster, South Yorkshire · 4.6 · 1,118 visitor reviews

Doncaster, DN4 8DB

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About

Potteric Carr Nature Reserve offers families wonderful wildlife experiences in Doncaster, South Yorkshire. This outdoor attraction in Yorkshire and the Humber provides opportunities to explore diverse habitats and observe native wildlife. Families can wander along well-maintained trails through wetlands, woodlands, and grasslands, discovering birds, butterflies, and other creatures.

The reserve features a café, toilet facilities with baby changing, and is both wheelchair accessible and pushchair-friendly, making it excellent for families. The nature reserve welcomes dogs on leads in designated areas. Suitable for babies, toddlers, young children, older children, and teenagers alike, Potteric Carr engages visitors of all ages.

Located near Doncaster, this reserve offers South Yorkshire families a peaceful escape into nature. Bird hides provide excellent viewing opportunities, while educational displays help children learn about local wildlife. Whether spotting birds, enjoying seasonal nature events, or simply appreciating the outdoors, Potteric Carr delivers enriching family days out in Yorkshire and the Humber.

Good for: all ages, babies toddlers, older children, teenagers, young children

Categories

Facilities

  • Toilets
  • Baby Changing
  • Cafe
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Pushchair Friendly
  • Card Payments
  • Accessible Parking
  • Accessible Entrance
  • Contactless Payment

Prices

Adults: £4 Children: £2 Concessions: £2.50 Family (2+4): £7.50 Wildlife Trust Members: Free

Opening times

Monday: Closed Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM Thursday: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM Friday: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM Saturday: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM Sunday: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Common questions

What is Potteric Carr Nature Reserve?

A beautiful wetland nature reserve in Doncaster with wildlife watching, walking trails, and a visitor center.

Is Potteric Carr suitable for young children?

Yes, the reserve welcomes all ages from babies and toddlers to teenagers for outdoor exploration and wildlife spotting.

What are the opening hours for Potteric Carr?

Open Tuesday to Sunday from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Closed Monday.

Does Potteric Carr have facilities?

Yes, there is accessible parking, a café, toilets, baby changing, accessible entrance, pushchair-friendly paths, and wheelchair accessibility.

Can I pay by card at Potteric Carr?

Yes, card and contactless payments are accepted at this Yorkshire Wildlife Trust reserve.

What families say

4.6

1118 reviews