SEASONAL PHOTO LOCATION IDEAS

RSPB BEMPTON CLIFFS , Nr Bridlington

Bempton Cliffs is a top-rated RSPB nature reserve, home to hundreds of nesting seabirds including puffins, gannets, and razorbills, with scenic viewpoints, a visitor centre, and seasonal wildlife events.

https://www.rspb.org.uk/days-out/reserves/bempton-cliffs

NOSTERFIELD NATURE RESERVE, near West Tanfield

Nosterfield Nature Reserve is 150 acres of wet grassland and open water situated between the Rivers Ure and Swale.  It is generally regarded as North Yorkshire’s premier wetland grassland; however, it is the underlying magnesian limestone and its associated aquifer which makes the location special. A dramatic rise and fall in the water levels, associated with the natural water table and rainfall, results in a huge range in water levels, typically 2.5 m per year.

https://www.luct.org.uk/

THE YORKSHIRE ARBORETUM (NEAR CASTLE HOWARD)

A vast collection of trees and shrubs, wildflower meadows in the late spring, and a red squirrel enclosure ( [part of a red squirrel breeding programme) set in tranquil landscape with wide vistas, lakes and ponds

https://www.yorkshirearboretum.org/

THE HIMALAYAN GARDEN AND SCULPTURE PARK,NORTH YORKSHIRE

A unique attraction set in 45 acres of rolling woodland (some of which is quite steep!) and gardens inspired by the Himalayas. It is also renowned for its large collection of contemporary sculptures (160) within the gardens.

A partnership with the charity Outdoor Mobility provides an all terrain mobility scooter for visitors to hire and use at the garden

There is also a teashop whose menu is also inspired by the Himalayan region.

The park is open April to September (see their website for exact dates)

https://www.himalayangarden.com/

MIDDLETON WOODS, ILKLEY

These woods are renowned for their carpet of Bluebells in the spring