We pulled into Potteric Carr Nature Reserve and it just seemed like a huge office building, I thought my suspicions were confirmed. Instead of getting Rio straight out the car to explore, I left him with Craig while I went on the hunt for leaflets. I wanted to know what was here before I paid up! The leaflets looked promising and the price was even better..turns out it was only going to cost £8 for all of us! The lady was so helpful, she could of just handed us a map but she didnt..she also lead us to a big one so that she could show us which routes were pushchair friendly and where the cafe and toilets were. We bought a few drinks and off we went.
Rio gets 5 points on the leaflet for spotting a squirrel
Every so often there is a hut for you to look out over the reserve to watch for birds etc. We were most of the way around when I noticed a sign on one of the walls that stated the carpark closed at 5. Well..it was 4.15 and it had took us over 2 hours to get to this point. I've never seen Craig push that pushchair so fast in my life! We were greeted by a superb member of staff once back, he was really helpful and informed us that in future if we used the overspill carpark theres actually a different way out and you can pretty much stay as long as you like until its dusk. We recieved such good service and had such a lovely day that we purchased an annual family ticket there and then!
If your in this area or have a wildlife trust near you (theres lots around) i would highly recommend giving one a go. Their ideal for the little explorers & a fun way to slip in abit of education!
Im linking this post to Coombe Mills country kids linky
Just followed a twitter link to this post in your blog, & I just thought I'd let you know that it made me stay to read more.
ReplyDeleteWill def be back again :)
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Aww thankyou!! I will pop over to yours now x
Deleteyour pictures are always so bright and lovely, what camera do you have? I've always just used my iphone but now its broke i am in need of a good camera! x
ReplyDeletePanasonic lumix dmc fz48..apparently it was the best lense before going into dslr camera's..though one of those is next on my present list ;) x
Deletebeautiful pictures looks so nice! x
ReplyDeleteThankyou it was! I can't wait to watch it change with the seasons x
DeleteThis looks so nice, you got some gorgeous photos x
ReplyDeleteIt was, thanks x
DeleteLovely pictures, looks like lots of fun :)
ReplyDelete:) Thankyou! I cant wait to go back again and explore more x
DeleteWhat a great day out for you all! Such a great find, you have some lovely pictures of Rio having lots of fun exploring and climbing - thanks for linking up and sharing with Country Kids.
ReplyDeleteThankyou, we've been again today! No problem, as usual thanks for hosting! x
DeleteThat looks amazing, you must have been so pleased to find it. I love all your photos, espeically Rio pointing out of the window x
ReplyDeleteI was, a true hidden gem! Haha well we went again today and there was a lot of pointing :) x
DeleteWhat an amazing find, it certainly looks like you had a lovely and very reasonably priced indeed day out. Your pictures are just beautiful Rio looks like he's having a great time x
ReplyDeleteThanks, hopely we can find others hidden close x
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