PARKS, GARDENS & NATURE RESERVES

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BEMPTON CLIFFS NATURE RESERVE
Bempton.
Tel: (01262) 851179
England's largest seabird colony especially during breeding season when the cliffs house over 200,000 seabirds. Opening Times: Reserve: all year daily. Visitor Centre: 10am-5pm.

BRACKEN HALL COUNTRYSIDE CENTRE
Glen Road, Baildon, Shipley, BD17 5EA
Tel: (01274) 584140. Opening Times: May-August Wednesday-Sunday 12-5pm. April, September, October Saturday & Sunday only 12-5pm, November-March Sunday 12-5pm, Closed Monday (except summer Bank Holidays), Christmas Day, Boxing Day and Good Friday. Admission: Free.

BRETTON COUNTRY PARK
Tel: (01924) 830550
Previously part of the Bretton Hall estate and landscaped in the style of Capability Brown. The park incorporates self guided trails as well as sculptures by Henry Moore. It is located close to the Yorkshire Sculpture Park and Bretton Lakes Nature Reserve.

CHEVIN FOREST PARK
Further Information From The Rangers:
The White House, Chevin Forest Park, Johnny Lane, Otley, LS21 3JL,
Tel/Fax: (01943) 465023.
700 acres of woodland and crags covered by numerous paths offering a chance to explore this environment. A wildlife Watch Group meeting on the first Saturday and third Sunday of the month is available for children from 8 years old. Public toilets and barbecue sites available.

CUSWORTH COUNTRY PARK & MUSEUM
Cusworth Lane, Cusworth, Doncaster. Coarse Fishing (2 Lakes), Cafe, Shop, Playground. Danes Dyke Countryside Site. This wooded ancient linear ditch and dyke has nature trails and access to the forest and beach. Opening Times: All year, daily.

DENABY INGS NATURE RESERVE
Pastures Road, Mexborough, Doncaster
Tel: (01904) 659570.
This is a Yorkshire Wildlife Trust Site and has hides for viewing the birds.

GOLDEN ACRE PARK
Adel near Leeds. A beautiful lake surrounded by 137 acres of botanical garden and woodland. It contains a wide range of horticultural features, many collections of trees, shrubs and plants and the National Collection og Primula Avricula and Lilacs. The park also contains an informatice demonstrative garden. Opening Times: Daylight hours. Cafe, Public toilets and giftshop available.

GRAVES PARK ANIMAL FARM
Bunting Nook, Hemsworth Road, Norton, S8 9F2
Tel: (0114) 258 2452
An open-air collection of animals which you can touch and talk to! The farm is located in Sheffield's largest park where there are also picnic areas and a cafe. Opening Times: Monday-Sunday 8am-4pm. Admission: Free.

HATFIELD WATER PARK
Old Thorne Road, Hatfield
Tel: (01302) 841572
Caravan & Camping, Short Walks, Picnic Areas, Fishing, Refreshment, Group Use Watersports.

HEELEY CITY FARM
Richards Road, Heeley, Sheffield S2 3DT
Tel: (0114) 258 0482
This four acre farm has rare breeds of farm animals, demonstration organic, herb and wildlife gardens, local environmental information and a peat-free plant garden. There is also a cafe and children's play area. Opening Times: Monday-Sunday 8.30am-4.30pm. Admission: Free.

HEMSWORTH WATER PARK & PLAYWORLD
Hoyle Mill Road, Kinsley, Near Pontefract, West Yorkshire
Tel: (01977) 617617 Fax: (01977) 610494
Incorporating inland beaches, fishing facilities, playworld, picnic areas, a family pub and a wildlife area. The park has everything and extensive opening hours.

HOWELL WOOD COUNTRY PARK
Doncaster
Tel: (01302) 737411
140 acres of woods, streams and ponds was originally designed as a game reserve, but is now ideal for walking and picnicking.

NEWMILLERDAM COUNTRY PARK
Tel: (01924) 864434
Offering attractive woodland and lakeside walks this country park is located in the beautiful village of Newmillerdam. There are also many local cafes and public houses.

OGDEN WATER VISITOR & INTERPRETATION CENTRE
off Keighley Road, Ogden, Halifax
Tel: (01422) 249136
Waterside & Woodland walks, Reservoir, Picnic areas, Orienteering, Public toilets and Parking.

RIVERSIDE GARDENS
Ilkley. On the banks of the River Wharfe are these spacious green gardens which have a well-equipped children's play area.. It is also possible to enjoy boating, but only between the Old and New bridges. There is a hotel and cafe.

ROTHER VALLEY COUNTRY PARK
The Manager Rother Valley Country Park, Mansfield Road, Wales Bar, Kiveton Park, Sheffield, S26 5PQ
Tel: (0114) 247 1452 Fax: (0114) 248 1251
A network of footpaths, cycleways and bridleways as well as a visitor and an exhibition centre. There are many water based activities and it is also possible to camp/caravan in the park.

SOUTH LANDING
Flamborough. There is access to foreshore and beach as well as a picnic site, toilets, parking and walks suitable for wheelchairs. Opening Times: Visitor centre Easter-October daily.

SPURN HERITAGE COAST
Named 'The Oddest Place in England' the combination of land, sea and sky is distinctly unnerving. Opening Times: Blue Bell Visitor Centre Easter-October Saturday-Sunday and school holidays. Spurn National Nature Reserve, Kilnsea, Tel: (01904) 659570. This 3.5 mile sand and shingle nature reserve comprises a variety of plants and birds. No dogs allowed. Opening Times: All year daily, Visitor Centre all year Saturday-Sunday and main holidays Saturday-Thursday. Admission: Cars £2.50.

WAKEFIELD PARK
Tel: (01924) 302382
This park was originally the grounds of two Victorian houses, but now it features the walled Rose Garden, Conservatory, Nursery and Wildfowl Lake. The conservatory is open most of the year and occasionally has displays of plants grown in the nursery. There is also a children's play area and a miniature steam railway.