Whisby Nature Park
A nature reserve on former gravel pits, a mix of lakes, reedbeds and woodland, famous for nightingales in spring and wintering waterbirds.
Whisby Nature Park is managed by the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust. It was once a gravel quarry and is now a reserve of lakes, reeds and woodland. It has several flat circular trails and birdwatching hides. In spring you can hear nightingales singing, and in winter large numbers of wintering waterbirds gather. The entrance has a visitor centre and café. Entry is free, but parking costs money. It is about 10 km from the city centre, so you need a car or a taxi, and it suits nature lovers on a half-day trip.
Opening hours
Open daytime
Nearby sights
- Doddington Hall
- Hartsholme Country Park
- Brayford Waterfront
- Museum of Lincolnshire Life
- Stonebow and Guildhall
- Lincoln Castle
- Jew's House
- Steep Hill