Hidden gems - Bird watching areas in Westminster, United Kingdom not to miss (Updated December, 2023)

Hidden gems: Bird watching areas in Westminster

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 Westminster. This list contains 16 places from Bird watching area category.

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Birdtables.org.uk

Bird watching area

5.00 (5 reviews) (~69.15 km from centre)

Joe's Bows

Tourist attraction

👍👍 We had the most amazing afternoon flying the birds of prey with Joe. Eveything from the mischievous baby burrowing owls to the majestic lana falcon, whose amazing aerobatics wowed us all, was wonderful. It seems a lot of money but it is well worth it, because of the time you get to spend with each b...

4.90 (109 reviews) (~72.05 km from centre)

East Sussex Falconry by appointment at Herstmonceux Castle

Bird watching area

👍👍 What an amazing day with Adam. I was able to experience a full day of falconry and had the opportunity to fly two Hawks, one falcon, two owls and two Kites. This is not some demo show, you get to fly the birds from your gloved hand. Added bonus is you get access to the castle and grounds. This was a...

4.90 (91 reviews) (~77.54 km from centre)

Tringford Bird Hide

Bird watching area

😐 I'm not a bird watcher but did find the hide was decent shelter from the rain.

4.90 (14 reviews) (~50.55 km from centre)

RSPB Blean Woods

Nature preserve

👍👍 Well marked trails with variety of distances, peaceful walk, beautiful tress. Added the map photos because it was hard to find this info online and it was also really useful to see the adjoining public footpaths since I didn't drive there.

4.80 (137 reviews) (~84.88 km from centre)

Lee Valley Wildlife Discovery Centre

Bird watching area

👍👍 Small and charming sightseeing spot for the local wildlife. Wheelchair access for both the entrance and the look-out at the top. Drinks available too. Nice place for all ages.

4.70 (139 reviews) (~25.24 km from centre)

Beachy Head Ringing Station

Bird watching area

👍 A great hike up the cliff - the rolling hills are easy to climb up until the end near the lookout to the lighthouse. I don't recommend going on a super windy day as it feels like you are being blown into the channel! However, there were some really nice views of Eastbourne~

4.70 (107 reviews) (~88.08 km from centre)

Lodge Lake Feeding Platform

Bird watching area

👍👍 A lots of birds, trees, silence and quietness. And lovely duck family

4.70 (36 reviews) (~74.9 km from centre)

The Secret Sanctuary

Animal protection organization

😠 Surprised at the lack of encouragement and support given by the staff after agreeing to be an assessor for a part of a Duke of Edinburgh award for a relative. Resulted in having to start again on the skill part and find a new assessor. Very disappointing. Having said this for events and parties...

4.70 (30 reviews) (~50.36 km from centre)

RSPB Farnham Heath

Nature preserve

👍👍 Wonderful place for diverse bird habitats and rare species. We were delighted to see a Dartford Warbler and stonechats sunbathing in January. Sad to see a spaniel chasing a roe deer, there are so many places to walk a dog wildlife reserves would be so much better without dogs.

4.70 (24 reviews) (~56.33 km from centre)

Guy Crittall Hide

Bird watching area

👍👍 Any birdwatcher’s dream! An incredible nook - I was floored by the care taken to build the Hide and the abundance of information available. You could spend the whole day in there!

4.70 (19 reviews) (~88.98 km from centre)

WATERMEAD WILDLIFE

Nature preserve

👍👍 Beautiful lake, lots of lovely wildlife. My son enjoyed feeding the ducks and baby swans. A nice place to go for a relaxing walk with the family.

4.60 (28 reviews) (~59.53 km from centre)

Great Pound Point

Bird watching area

4.60 (7 reviews) (~45.72 km from centre)

RSPB Northward Hill

Nature preserve

👍👍 Lovely area for a walk or to watch the birds. There are a few viewing areas and some bird hides if that's your thing! Car park isn't massive and gates are shut at 4pm. Road (track / lane) to access car park is single track and a bit bumpy in places.

4.50 (117 reviews) (~47.36 km from centre)

Hobson's Park Bird Reserve

Bird watching area

👍👍 The bird reserve is a beautiful place to relax, one seating area is placed either side of the lake and there is plenty of wildlife that use it. Sometimes I will walk over here and chill out in the evenings to wind down after a long day at work.

4.50 (59 reviews) (~77.01 km from centre)

RSPB Tudeley Woods

Nature preserve

👍👍 Lovely place for a short hike, we didn't see many birds but I bet its great at dusk. The walks are really well signposted. There's not much parking, only room for 2-3 cars. But such a lovely calm and quiet place for a walk. Very glad we stopped here.

4.50 (52 reviews) (~48.27 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Bird watching areas in Westminster, United Kingdom