Like to discover more about British and local wildlife on a family day out in Yorkshire, look no further discover your local deer park, nature and wildlife reserves or RSPB habitat.
Wildlife and Nature Reserves in Yorkshire. Habitats for birds, squirrels, wild flowers and more, experience and be educated and enjoy the great outdoors.
Enjoy birds and wildlife at a local RSPB reserve in Yorkshire.
The Yorkshire Wildlife Trust manage 97 nature reserves across the county. These include heathlands, meadows, ancient woodlands, beaches and moorland. Many are free to visit.
Leeds, West Yorkshire
Meanwood Valley Urban Farm had humble beginnings, operating from two old caravans, it has grown into a 24 acre site. It’s not only a working farm with a wide variety of animals but also a major centre for community and environmental work.
Thirsk, North Yorkshire
Get hands on with the animals at Monk Park Farm, with petting sessions held throughout the day, play in the adventure playground and enjoy a barrel ride around the extended farm.
Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Boston Park Farm is a traditional working farm, with the farm park which is open to the public and allows children to get up close with a wide range of farm animals. You can pet and feed most of the animals and on special days there are animal handling sessions.
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
The Play Area is open whenever the cafe is - currently Wed-Sun 10am to 4pm · At weekends - Tractor tours with Farmer John and fantastic old hen house to explore.
Driffield, East Yorkshire
An officially approved Rare Breed Survival Trust Conservation Farm Park, a fantastic place to meet and learn all about the preservation of our beautiful rare breed farm animals. With lots of space, and fresh air in the bucket loads, it’s the place to be for a day of family fun on the farm.
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
A friendly farm and environmental visitor centre in Heeley. The Farm is a certified rare breeds centre, they have a small animal house and a variety of bird species.
Bedale, North Yorkshire
Meet a whole range of animals, take a ride on the bumpy barrel train or even enjoy the eectric quad bikes.
Bolton Abbey, North Yorkshire
Hesketh Farm Park is set in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, just 1 mile from the picturesque village of Bolton Abbey and 5 miles from the market town of Skipton.
The Farm Park is idyllic, with around 10 acres of greenery overlooking the Yorkshire hills.
Hesketh Farm is still a working farm with over 1,000 livestock including cattle, sheep and pigs.
York, North Yorkshire
Piglets Adventure Farm is a fun filled family day out! With hands-on animal fun, lots of action packed adventure play and home to Truffles the pig.
Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Situated near Scarborough on the Yorkshire Coast on the outskirts of the village of Cayton, the farm is packed with things to do to entertain your children whatever the weather. The huge indoor play area includes soft play area, tractor zone, adventure trail and much more! The Animal Barn and Interactive Paddocks are designed so the children can see animals in a natural farm environment.
Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Wigfield Farm campus is a working farm and visitor attraction in Worsbrough on the edge of Barnsley. We have over 60 species of animals including domestic farmstock and exotic species in a dedicated reptile house.
Leeds, West Yorkshire
Swithens Farm, have a huge range of animals.. Your little ones will be able to involved with feeding and learning about the care and husbandry on a real working farm. We have a whole host of stars for you to meet including cows, pigs, sheep, goats, chickens, donkeys, llamas, alpacas, emus, meerkats, rabbits and guinea pigs.
Doncaster, South Yorkshire
In the heart of spectacular Wharfedale, Kilnsey Park is your ideal location to enjoy the Yorkshire Dales. With fishing, kids activities, friendly farm animals and the best of local food, Kilnsey is a great Yorkshire family day out.
York, North Yorkshire
From pygmy hedgehogs to rheas, turkeys to goats, we have lots of wonderful animals for you to get to know. Let off steam in the fields, go wild in the adventure playground, have fun in the sand pit or ride on the tractors and play with the inflatables.
Wildlife and Nature Reserves in Yorkshire. Habitats for birds, squirrels, wild flowers and more, experience and be educated and enjoy the great outdoors.