About RSPB Old Moor
Discover wildlife wonders at this welcoming Barnsley wetland reserve, where families can spot birds from accessible trails, enjoy picnics and refuel at the onsite restaurant.
What's nearby
- MR Driving School 150m away
- Century Business Centre 200m away
- Rotherham Respiratory Ltd 200m away
- SelfSure 250m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Free street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
- ✓Accessible seating
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
Great place for nature. Bird watching, nature walks, ponds, great walking area nice and flat for all abilities. great for families lots of interactive posts on the way round and a great little park for kids to burn off the last remaining energy. Cafe is good although feel it's a little pricey for the food served mainly just sandwiches and wraps when we visited. Was a nice coffee though will give them that one. Great little shop with plenty of things to purchase from garden ornaments, bird feeder, books on everything you need to know about birds and wildlife, great little area for kids things. You could rent binoculars whilst there if you wanted to view the birds whilst walking round that are in the distance on the lakes. All in all a great place to spend a full day and for the £7 adult entry price very good value for money
· via Google
Such a wonderful place for a cuppa and a catch up, gentle stroll to stretch your legs or wildlife spotting. With plenty of flora and fauna there's something for everyone to see. We even managed to spot an oyster catcher which shouldn't have been there at the time.
· via Google
We love coming here. Yes it's close to us, which helps, but it's also a nice, small wetlands and reeds area. We go to quite a few RSPB sites, and this is a favourite. Easy to walk around with good hides.
· via Google
Very peaceful and hidden away. I loved the cafe, the staff were really nice and the food was delicious too.
· via Google
Visitors say this nature reserve offers excellent birdwatching opportunities from numerous well-maintained hides and features accessible, flat paths suitable for all abilities. They also highlight the friendly and knowledgeable staff, as well as the good cafe with food and drink options. Others also mention the clean facilities and the variety of activities for children, including a playground.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Old Moor Lane, Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 0YF Get directions
- Category
- National Parks & Reserves
- Guest rating
- 4.6 / 5 (1,806 reviews)
- Suitable for
- Ages 0-12
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Dogs allowed
- No
- Good for children
- Yes
- Destination
- Barnsley