# Leighton Moss Cafe, Carnforth — Reviews & Opening Hours

> Rated 4.7/5 from 1,975 Google reviews. Bird habitat with trails/hides in large reedbed, plus visitor centre, tearoom and kids' activities.

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Nature Preserve

# Leighton Moss Cafe

Yealand Redmayne, Carnforth

[View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=11447113532546711789&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA)

Photo: [Leighton Moss Cafe](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/100981473475350110192)

**In short:** Leighton Moss Cafe is a nature preserve in Carnforth, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 1,975 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating.

Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places

Bird habitat with trails/hides in large reedbed, plus visitor centre, tearoom and kids' activities. Summary via Google

## About Leighton Moss Cafe

Leighton Moss Cafe sits within a nature reserve centred on a large reedbed habitat. The cafe serves visitors to the site, which includes walking trails, bird-watching hides and a viewing platform. A shop and children's activities are also available on-site.

The cafe holds a five-star food hygiene rating and is noted as child-friendly.

## Menu & facilities

For the current menu and prices, see [Leighton Moss Cafe's own website](https://www.rspb.org.uk/days-out/reserves/leighton-moss?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gbp).

## 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

### Kitchen 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

## What's nearby

- Silverdale Golf Course 150m away
- Station Cottage - Two-Bedroom Holiday Home 150m away

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

People say this nature reserve offers excellent birdwatching opportunities, with sightings of marsh harriers, bitterns, and other species. They highlight the well-maintained walkways, hides, and viewing platform, as well as the convenient cafe and shop. They also like the friendly and helpful staff.

Summary via Google

## At a glance

**Guest rating** 4.7 / 5 (1,975 reviews)

**Good for children** Yes

**Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good

**Destination** Carnforth

Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/103426).

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★ 4.7 (1,975 reviews)

[Visit official website](https://www.rspb.org.uk/days-out/reserves/leighton-moss?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gbp)

[01524 701601](tel:01524701601)

(please mention staycation.co.uk when calling)

### Quick Facts

**Destination** Carnforth

**Plus Code** 9C6V559W+7V

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## Quick answers

### What are the opening hours of Leighton Moss Cafe?

Leighton Moss Cafe is open Mon–Sun 9:30am–5pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go).

### Is Leighton Moss Cafe any good?

Leighton Moss Cafe is rated 4.7 out of 5 from 1,975 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5.

### Is Leighton Moss Cafe good for children?

Yes, Leighton Moss Cafe is listed as good for children.

### How do I contact Leighton Moss Cafe?

Call Leighton Moss Cafe on +44 1524 701601.

## More near Leighton Moss Cafe

### Hotels & B&Bs nearby

- [The Silverdale Hotel ★ 4.6 · 1.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/silverdale/hotels/the-silverdale-hotel)
- [The New Inn Yealand ★ 4.6 · 1.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/carnforth/hotels/the-new-inn-yealand)
- [The George Washington ★ 4.4 · 2.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/carnforth/hotels/the-george-washington)
- [Kentwood ★ 5.0 · 2.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/arnside/hotels/kentwood)

### Holiday cottages nearby

- [Station Cottage 0.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/lancaster/cottages/station-cottage-uk37291)
- [1 The Green 0.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/lancaster/cottages/1-the-green-syk1170556)
- [Pye Hall Cottage 0.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/lancaster/cottages/pye-hall-cottage-syk11939)
- [Apartment 14 0.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/lancaster/cottages/apartment-14-ukc2384)

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- [Hawes Villa Campervan Site ★ 4.6 · 0.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/lancashire/camping/hawes-villa-campervan-site)
- [Gibraltar Farm Campsite ★ 4.7 · 1.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/lancashire/camping/gibraltar-farm-campsite)
- [Scar Close Camping and Glamping ★ 4.9 · 1.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/warton/camping/scar-close-camping-and-glamping)
- [Silverdale Holiday Park ★ 4.6 · 1.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/silverdale/camping/silverdale-holiday-park)

### Things to do nearby

- [Leighton Hall ★ 4.6 · 1.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/carnforth/attractions/leighton-hall)
- [Fell End Nature Reserve ★ 4.8 · 2.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/milnthorpe/attractions/fell-end-nature-reserve)
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