Wildlife reserves · East Midlands
Beckingham Marshes RSPB Reserve
In or near Walkeringham.
Beckingham Marshes RSPB Reserve in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Alan Murray-Rust — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Gainsborough Central · 2.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Beckingham Marshes RSPB Reserve is a nature reserve in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom — protected land managed for wildlife conservation, with footpaths, hides and visitor access. UK nature reserves include national, local and trust-managed sites covering everything from coastal saltmarsh to upland moor.
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Protected designations
- Ramsar wetland: Humber Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Beckingham Marshes RSPB Reserve is a wildlife reserve located in Yorkshire. It is managed by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) and provides a habitat for various bird species and other wildlife. The reserve is part of efforts to conserve natural habitats in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 53.4012, -0.8050
- County
- Nottinghamshire
- District
- Bassetlaw
- Parish
- Beckingham
- Postcode
- DN10 4PY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bassetlaw
- Nearest railway station
- Gainsborough Central — 2.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q42302971 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Beckingham Marshes RSPB Reserve?
- Beckingham Marshes RSPB Reserve is in Nottinghamshire, Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DN10 4PY), in the parish of Beckingham.
- What is Beckingham Marshes RSPB Reserve?
- Beckingham Marshes RSPB Reserve in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Beckingham Marshes RSPB Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Gainsborough Central, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode DN10 4PY.
- Is Beckingham Marshes RSPB Reserve a protected site?
- Yes — Beckingham Marshes RSPB Reserve is part of the Humber Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is Beckingham Marshes RSPB Reserve free to visit?
- Yes, Beckingham Marshes RSPB Reserve is free to enter.
- How do I get to Beckingham Marshes RSPB Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Gainsborough Central, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DN10 4PY.
- Are dogs allowed at Beckingham Marshes RSPB Reserve?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.