The Lower Derwent Valley National Nature Reserve, just a few miles south-east of York, is one of Yorkshire's premier wildlife destinations - and Wheldrake Ings is the jewel in its crown.

In a sheltered, secluded valley in the North York Moors lies lovely Little Beck Wood, close to the beauty spot of the Falling Foss waterfall and home to a wealth of wildlife.

Woodhill Meadow is a big nature garden, with woodland areas and some open glades. Although it is open to the public, we also use it as our outdoor teaching space. It’s right next to our…

Margrove Ponds lies at the centre of the beautiful Margrove Valley. While the large expanse of open water is the main feature, this site also includes a variety of other habitats. Fenland…

A large shallow lake fringed by reedbeds

Trains no longer stop at the station, which closed in 1965, and nature has moved back in, taking over the site of the old platform, goods shed, yard and track bed.

Along with the better-known Oliver’s Mount, Harland Mount has been referred to as one of Scarborough’s ‘twin peaks’, offering magnificent views across the town and over the sea.