Venue Description

Potteric Carr is a wild oasis just waiting to be explored. Now nestling between motorway and railway, it's a remnant of the vast fenland that once stretched all the way across the Humber basin to the coast. Famed for its wetland birds including bitterns and marsh harriers, over 230 species of birds have been recorded on the reserve and 102 species have bred, with over 65 species breeding each year. However, the reserve is also home to a huge range of other wildlife. Great crested and palmate newts are present in some of the pools and toads are common. Mammals include water shrew, water vole, harvest mouse and roe deer. The nature reserve is excellent for insects and other invertebrates too, with impressive lists of moths, spiders, beetles, bugs and hoverflies. Please note that Potteric Carr is Yorkshire Wildlife Trust's only paid-entry reserve.

Accessibility

You’ll find an accessible route signposted on this spectacular wetland reserve. Most hides are accessible, giving excellent views of the lakes. There’s a café and accessible toilets in our visitor centre, as well as disabled parking, and a Tramper Mobility Scooter available for a half or full day hire.

Accessibility Guide

Accessibility Guide Link: https://www.ywt.org.uk/potteric-carr

Access Statement

Access Statement Link: https://www.ywt.org.uk/potteric-carr

Toilets

There are accessible toilets at the visitors centre with step-free access and plenty of space to move around.

Staff

There are staff manning the visitor centre whenever the reserve is open, including cafe staff, shop staff and admissions staff.

Assistance dog facilities

Assistance dog exercise facilities

Dogs must be on lead at all times on the reserve.