St Nicks - Nature Reserve & Environment Centre
📍 Rawdon Ave, York YO10 3FW, UK
About St Nicks - Nature Reserve & Environment Centre
St Nicks - Nature Reserve & Environment Centre offers a peaceful escape and a haven for wildlife, conveniently located just a mile from the bustling centre of York. This thriving reserve boasts a rich variety of flora and fauna, making it a beloved spot for both locals and visitors to connect with nature. With an impressive Google rating of 4.4/5 stars, many commend its tranquil atmosphere and the abundance of wildlife, with sightings of kingfishers and water voles reported.
Visitors can explore numerous pathways, enjoy a fantastic wooden play park, engage in den-building, or discover the serene stone circle and apple trees throughout the area. It's a wonderful place to visit in any season, offering varied landscapes and activities for all. The knowledgeable staff at the Eco centre are on hand to provide insights and enhance the visitor experience.
Visiting Information
St Nicks is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, remaining closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Entry to the nature reserve is free. The centre is highly accessible, featuring wheelchair-accessible parking and an accessible entrance. Please note that credit cards, debit cards, and NFC payments are not accepted for any services or purchases at the centre.
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📍 Rawdon Ave, York YO10 3FW, UK
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Showing 5 of 21 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 6 February 2026.
A great place to visit. There are plenty of paths going round the area and a fantastic wooden play park in the middle. There is hammocks/ den building equipment in one area of the nature reserve and a stone circle in another, plus plenty of apple trees all over. We walked about two miles exploring the different paths, though you could easily do a shorter walk.
I visit this lovely little nature reserve at least once a week. I'm amazed at the richness of the wildlife here - and it's just a mile from the centre of York. Take your time walking through the reserve - and keep your eyes open. You never know what you might see! I've seen both Kingfishers and Water Voles on Tang Hall Beck, where it flows through the reserve
Peaceful. No matter if you are having a walk in Spring, Summer, Autumn or winter you will enjoy St. Nicks. Fab little park for kids. Great pathways to explore and knowledgeable staff in the Eco centre.
Can't get enough of this place, a green oasis teeming with life, a massive asset to a great city and a fantastic bunch of people working there. I've seen loads of finches, beetles, and a few water voles, but the kingfisher still eludes me!
A little small, but lovely nature reserve with very friendly staff in the visitor area. A great place to walk the dog, although only on a short walk as like I said it's not very big.