Donna Nook Nature Reserve
Marsh Lane, Donna Nook
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About Donna Nook Nature Reserve
Watch grey seals in their natural coastal habitat at this outstanding Lincolnshire nature reserve, perfect for an unforgettable wildlife day out with parking, toilets and refreshments available.
What's nearby
- Donna Nook Grey Seal Viewing Area 300m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Paid car park
- ✓Free street
- ✓Paid street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
- ✓Accessible seating
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- Open 24 hours
- Tuesday
- Open 24 hours
- Wednesday
- Open 24 hours
- Thursday
- Open 24 hours
- Friday
- Open 24 hours
- Saturday
- Open 24 hours
- Sunday
- Open 24 hours
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
This is a great place to go to see loads of seals. Best time of year to go is probably October-January. I’ve been in December and January but December was much better as there were plenty of seals. In January there will only be the last few stragglers. If you go at the right time you’ll see the most seals ever. It’s amazing to see. If you are in the area or just want to go and see seals then I would really recommend this place
· via Google
Seeing the Seals was a great experience, there was about 1800 on the beach and they came right up to the fence. Car parking is easy with the official car park with easy access but limited spaces. There is a £5 park next to it with loads of space but beware if its very wet it can be a slippy experience. Food stalls are there as well.
· via Google
One of the most fascinating natural phenomena in the UK. Donna Nook allows everyone to get really close to Grey seals as come inland to give birth and mate ready for next seasons new seals. A truly spectacular occasion. One not to be missed every November/ December and sometimes running into January. Well worth a visit.
· via Google
Lovely place to visit even when no seals. Donna nook military aera so can see targets near the sea so not a place can just walk anywhere but there is alot of places to still walk beautiful scenery will be back and not just when seals are in pup
· via Google
Visitors say this nature reserve offers an amazing opportunity to see many seals and their pups up close, especially from October to January. They also highlight the helpful and informative volunteers, as well as the convenient and ample parking options. Others also mention the accessible viewing platforms and the small shop selling gifts.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- National Nature Reserve, Marsh Lane, Donna Nook, Louth, LN11 7PD Get directions
- Category
- National Parks & Reserves
- Guest rating
- 4.7 / 5 (667 reviews)
- Suitable for
- All Ages
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Destination
- Louth