Hidden gems - Wildlife refuges in Manchester, United Kingdom not to miss (Updated February, 2024)

Hidden gems: Wildlife refuges in Manchester

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Manchester. This list contains 7 places from Wildlife refuge category.

Sort results by

Best

Top rated

Most reviewed

Hidden gems

Worst rated

Recently discovered

🆕

Search radius

1 km 2 km 5 km 10 km 30 km 50 km 100 km 250 km

Within Manchester

Adventure-Makers

Outdoor activity organiser

👍👍 We had a superb time ghyll scrambling with Dave, with all of our young people getting the opportunity to climb waterfalls, jump into pools, and generally challenge themselves. The kit provided (including wetsuits!) was great and Dave's leadership of the group throughout was fab. Would definitely use...

5.00 (8 reviews) (~94.58 km from centre)

Astley Lake

Wildlife refuge

👍👍 Terrific place to go birding but can be spoilt by dog-walkers who allow their mutts to charge about without respect to other users and the fact that it is a nature reserve. Schedule One species often disturbed by their antics.

4.80 (36 reviews) (~62.18 km from centre)

Eternal City Tours

Travel agency

👍👍 I highly recommend Eternal City Tours! They are efficient and they can bring you to the holy places most tour companies would not include in their itinerary. I booked 4 Basilicas tour with Eternal City Tours and because we were staying across from St Peter's Basilica, we have seen everything we...

4.80 (6 reviews) (~25.86 km from centre)

Pet Samaritans Animal Sanctuary

Animal rescue service

😠 Great staff and wonderful what they do but they need to be upfront about their standard rates. Told when we arrived to look at a cat & was possibly interested they wanted £170 per cat. I understand they have over head costs etc but this is clearly a standard charge and set fee. This should be made c...

4.70 (138 reviews) (~58.62 km from centre)

The HopBarn

Holiday home

👍👍 A beautiful setting for creativity walks music parties meetings … with such a lovely hostess what a wonderful venue in our doorstep - thanks for having me ❤️

4.70 (28 reviews) (~98.05 km from centre)

Fishwick Local Nature Reserve

Nature preserve

👍👍 Just love this place for the peaceful time you can have there. Not overrun with crowds or screaming kids, you can actually hear nature around you. Great at any time of the day.

4.50 (87 reviews) (~42.19 km from centre)

Wyver Lane Nature Reserve (DWT)

Wildlife refuge

🫤 Having made a special journey, I was very disappointed with this place. There was no clear sign that there is what I now assume to be a designated parking area at the entrance to Wyvern Lane. There is a sign for dead end and "no turning space", but I expected the reserve would be AT the dead end. No...

4.50 (40 reviews) (~70.24 km from centre)

Tip: Click on the rating to open it on Google Maps

Hidden gems: Wildlife refuges in Manchester, United Kingdom