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RSPB Saltholme

Seaton Carew Road
Middlesbrough
Tees Valley
TS2 1TU

Tel: +44 (0)1642 546625

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  • Visit EnglandVAQAS VAQAS 2021
  • Regional and MiscellaneousVisitEngland Gold Accolade VisitEngland Gold Accolade 2023

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    Recent Reviews:

    • Jacqueline B
      Amazing
      5 of 5 stars
      Saturday, 22nd February 2025
      I went yesterday with my to grandchildren we were just going to play in the park because we were not coming for long and the kids got in for free. I’m a member and come here a lot the staff are so... Read full review
    • Daphne and Bill A
      Visit to rspb bird sanctuary
      3 of 5 stars
      Wednesday, 9th April 2025
      Loved it except plagued by midges on the lake walk! No choice of gluten free food in cafe unfortunately.🙁👎 Great info on binoculars and monoculars in souvenir shop. Wish i’d known about the... Read full review
    • elle090
      london
      Trip Type:
      Couples
      Enjoyable day
      4 of 5 stars
      Thursday, 24th April 2025
      First time to an RSPB reserve so not sure what to expect. Overall would have preferred to see more birds but this will vary according to time of year. The bird hides were very good as was the... Read full review
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    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • Access Statement - Read our Access Statement here: https://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves-and-events/reserves-a-z/saltholme/accessibility/

    Parking & Transport

    • Coach Drop Off / Pick Up Point
    • Coach Parking Onsite
    • On site parking

    Provider Features

    • WiFi Available

    Tours and Demonstrations

    • Educational Visits Accepted

    Access Information

    Opening Times

    Spring/Summer (1 Apr 2025 - 31 Oct 2025)
    DayTimes
    Monday - Sunday09:30 - 17:00
    Autumn/Winter (1 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026)
    DayTimes
    Monday - Sunday09:30 - 16:00

    * Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
    New Year’s Eve 9.30am-3pm and New Year's Day 10.30am-4pm

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