RSPB St Aidan's
Swillington, Leeds
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About RSPB St Aidan's
St Aidan's is an RSPB nature reserve centred on restored wetland. The visitor centre cafe serves food with vegan options available. Parking is reasonably priced, and free for RSPB members.
Well-maintained paths cross the site, suitable for walking, cycling, buggies and wheelchairs. The reserve holds abundant birdlife. Dogs are welcome, as are children. Facilities include clean restrooms.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
What's nearby
- The Little Owl Café next door
- Bowers Allerton Hall 300m away
- Bower's Lake 350m away
- Hollinhurst Wood 350m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Visitors say this nature reserve offers stunning views, well-maintained paths suitable for walking, cycling, buggies, and wheelchairs, and abundant wildlife, including various bird species. They also highlight the clean restrooms, the cafe with good vegan options, and the helpful, friendly staff. Guests mention the convenient and reasonably priced parking, which is free for RSPB members.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Guest rating
- 4.7 / 5 (2,654 reviews)
- Dogs allowed
- Yes
- Good for children
- Yes
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5 – Very good
- Destination
- Leeds
Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency.