Waters’ Edge Visitor Centre

It is always a good time to visit Waters’ Edge, the wildlife is a delight, fascinating and diverse. We never quite know what creatures to expect, but last year our visitors included Shovelers, Great Crested Grebes, Red Breasted Megansers, Red Throated Divers, Crossbills, Pomarine Skua, Woodpeckers, Goldcrest, Redpoll, Brambling, Chiffchaff,
Treecreeper, Woodcock and I could go on.

This year in addition to the waterfowl and water voles we have also managed to capture footage of many of our spring and summer visitors that you can see on the displays.

Our range of ‘local goods’, continues to develop and we now stock books about Barton, The River, Lincolnshire (and the airfields) with ranges about ecology, recycling and wildlife. We now also have a range of souvenirs of Barton, the Humber Bridge and lots of stocking-fillers for under £2.00.

When you come down to the Visitor Centre ask about the walks. We have free leaflets with walks in and around Barton, published by the Barton upon Humber, Civic Society and the new Waters Edge ‘Guide to the reserve’, which is also free, has 5 walks around the park for you to try.

Once again the Centre is open all but Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Last year New Year’s Day was busy with family groups walking down from the town, so this year if you would like a lung full of fresh air, why not pop down.