Smawthorne Marsh
📍 Smawthorne Marsh, Castleford WF10 4HZ, UK
About Smawthorne Marsh
Smawthorne Marsh offers a surprising natural retreat right within Castleford, West Yorkshire. This cherished urban woodland and wetland area provides a peaceful escape, known for its diverse wildlife and serene atmosphere. It stands as a testament to dedicated local volunteers who maintain this precious green space, making it a beloved spot for both residents and visitors seeking a moment of calm amidst urban life.
As a haven for nature lovers, Smawthorne Marsh is particularly popular for bird watching, duck feeding, and spotting squirrels in their natural habitat. The wetland environment attracts numerous bird species, offering delightful opportunities for wildlife observation. While visitors appreciate its natural beauty and the tranquility it offers, the local community and volunteers work hard to preserve its charm, making it a special place for a gentle stroll or quiet reflection.
Visiting Information
Smawthorne Marsh is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, welcoming visitors at any time. Payment for entry is not required, as it is a free-to-access public space. Please note that specific accessibility features are not explicitly provided, and visitors are encouraged to be mindful of the natural terrain.
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📍 Smawthorne Marsh, Castleford WF10 4HZ, UK
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Showing 5 of 50 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 5 February 2026.
We love this volunteer-kept little patch of urban woods and wetland. It attracts and accommodates many birds. It's a peaceful little haven in the middle of town. Sadly it suffers from people littering or it would be 5 star for this nature lover. The locals who look after it deserve big thanks.
Lovely spots to feed ducks and go bird and squirrel spotting, however the litter all over the place does affect your walk, there's just so much of it.
A lovely bit of countryside in the middle of Castleford! Such a shame that many people don't respect it and dump their rubbish there.
This place was great for wild life now been left to dry so sad as I lived next to this place when I was a boy saw so many things newts frogs all types of bird's now all gone
@Sharon Longstaff Think you have reviewed the wrong place as there is no food places near the swamp lol