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Forests & woodlands Β· East Midlands

The Sanctuary Bird and Wildlife Reserve

In or near Risley.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendlyπŸ‘ͺ Family-friendly

The Sanctuary Bird and Wildlife Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.

The Sanctuary, Pride Park - geograph.org.uk - 374877

Jerry Evans β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Derby Β· 1.3 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

The Sanctuary Bird and Wildlife Reserve is a named forest, woodland or nature reserve in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 52.9126Β°, -1.4438Β°.

Photo gallery

Place summary

The Sanctuary Bird and Wildlife Reserve is a forest located in the East Midlands, within the unparished area of Derby (postcode DE24). This reserve provides a habitat for various bird species and wildlife, contributing to local biodiversity.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
52.9126, -1.4438
District
Derby
Parish
Derby, unparished area
Postcode
DE24 8JB
Parliamentary constituency
Derby South
Nearest railway station
Derby β€” 1.3 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Under a railway bridge, crossing the River Derwent - geograph.org.uk - 2523169πŸ“· 3

Historic bridges Β· East Midlands

River Derwent Bridge

River Derwent Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•β†— prideparksanctuary.com
Pride Park StadiumπŸ“· 5

Stadiums Β· East Midlands

Pride Park Stadium

Pride Park Stadium is a stadium in the United Kingdom.

β†— dcfc.co.uk
Pond in Alvaston Park, Derby - geograph.org.uk - 2523175πŸ“· 3

Memorials & monuments Β· East Midlands

Pauline Frances Lancaster

Pauline Frances Lancaster β€” a memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•β†— prideparksanctuary.com
Derby , Clough and Taylor Statue - geograph.org.uk - 6621106πŸ“· 3

Memorials & monuments Β· East Midlands

Clough and Taylor statue

Clough and Taylor statue is a memorial in the United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•β†— prideparksanctuary.com
Pollarded trees, Alvaston Park, Derby - geograph.org.uk - 7468113πŸ“· 4

Memorials & monuments Β· East Midlands

Keith Loring

Keith Loring β€” a memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•β†— haring.com
Lake in Alvaston Park - geograph.org.uk - 3069284πŸ“· 3

Memorials & monuments Β· East Midlands

Maureen Ann Buckley

Maureen Ann Buckley β€” a memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•

Where to eat & stay near The Sanctuary Bird and Wildlife Reserve

Places to stay

Mr Grundy's Tavern - geograph.org.uk - 3614376πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· East Midlands

Georgian House Hotel

Georgian House Hotel β€” a hotel in england east midlands.

β†— georgianhousehotel.uk
New plaques on Borrowash Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 7393137πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· East Midlands

Little Stryne Fishing, Caravan, and Camping

Little Stryne Fishing, Caravan, and Camping β€” a campsite in england east midlands.

Derelict glasshouses, Elvaston Castle - geograph.org.uk - 5685169πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· East Midlands

Beechwood Park

Beechwood Park β€” a caravan park in england east midlands.

Free↗ beechwoodpark.co.uk
Pig in mud - geograph.org.uk - 2263222πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· East Midlands

The Orchard Campsite

The Orchard Campsite β€” a campsite in england east midlands.

β†— theorchardcampsite.co.uk
Drum Hill Reservoir - geograph.org.uk - 5870920πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· East Midlands

Freds Field

Freds Field β€” a campsite in england east midlands.

Horsley Carr - geograph.org.uk - 2135854πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· East Midlands

Scout 4

Scout 4 β€” a campsite in england east midlands.

Places to eat & drink

Derby - Railway Terrace Vicinity - geograph.org.uk - 3247074πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· East Midlands

Brunswick Tavern

Brunswick Tavern in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.

Derby Cathedral tower - geograph.org.uk - 4309051πŸ“· 3

Historic pubs Β· East Midlands

Jorrocks

Jorrocks β€” Historic pub β€” listed building or notable heritage status.

FreeπŸ•
Derby - Museum ^ Art Gallery - geograph.org.uk - 6937230πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· East Midlands

Wardwick Tavern Public House

Wardwick Tavern Public House in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.

Mural, Full Street, Derby - geograph.org.uk - 6715462πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· East Midlands

Ye Olde Dolphin Inne

Ye Olde Dolphin Inne in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.

β†— derbycathedralquarter.co.uk
Ye Olde Spa Inne boarded up - geograph.org.uk - 5817205πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· East Midlands

Ye Olde Spa Inn Public House

Ye Olde Spa Inn Public House in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.

Weston Hall - geograph.org.uk - 7434655πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· East Midlands

Coopers Arms

Coopers Arms in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.

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Castor Hanglands NNRπŸ“· 5

Forests & woodlands Β· East Midlands

Castor Hanglands NNR

Castor Hanglands NNR is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.

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Eye Green Local Nature ReserveπŸ“· 5

Forests & woodlands Β· East Midlands

Eye Green Local Nature Reserve

Eye Green Local Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.

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Star Pit Nature ReserveπŸ“· 5

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Star Pit Nature Reserve

Star Pit Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.

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Forests & woodlands Β· East Midlands

Attenborough Nature Reserve

Attenborough Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.

Freeβ™ΏπŸ•πŸ‘Άβ†— nottinghamshirewildlife.org

Frequently asked questions

Where is The Sanctuary Bird and Wildlife Reserve?
The Sanctuary Bird and Wildlife Reserve is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE24 8JB), in the parish of Derby, unparished area.
What is The Sanctuary Bird and Wildlife Reserve?
The Sanctuary Bird and Wildlife Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to The Sanctuary Bird and Wildlife Reserve?
The nearest railway station is Derby, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE24 8JB.
Is The Sanctuary Bird and Wildlife Reserve free to visit?
Yes, The Sanctuary Bird and Wildlife Reserve is free to enter.
How do I get to The Sanctuary Bird and Wildlife Reserve?
The nearest railway station is Derby, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE24 8JB.