Staunton Harold

A stunning reservoir that offers plenty of activities for all ages. Come to walk, play, birdwatch or picnic. There is something for everyone.

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⚠️ Site closed Friday February 18th ⚠️ Due to the incoming storm site will be closed tomorrow, we will reopen when we know the site is safe, check back for updates.

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It's #NationalPicnicMonth so we’d like to remind visitors to leave sites as they're found. Rangers had to clear lots of litter that was left covering our sites after the recent heatwave.

Please take rubbish home with you or use the bins on site. BBQ's are prohibited at all sites

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With the warm weather coming, can we please remind people we do not allow swimming in the reservoir and that we are a BBQ free zone.

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There are lots of ground nesting birds on our site and we don't want to disturb them. So please make sure you stick to footpaths when on your walk.

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Keep on eye out for deer footprints when out and about on site. You can easily tell it's a deer by the unique 2 pointed toes shape.

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The 7-spotted ladybird are the most common in the UK, and you can often spot them in your garden. The bright red colour warns other animals that they have a horrible taste🐞.

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It’s #NationalNaturePhotographyDay!

To celebrate, we’d love to see some of the great photos you’ve taken at one of our visitor sites 📸🌳🐝

We’ll be sharing some of our favourites this week on our Instagram story, so use the hashtag #STNaturePhotoDay to be featured!

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These lovely new pine cones look like roses!

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Enjoy the sun this weekend without putting yourselves at risk - remember it's unsafe to swim in our reservoirs!

Strong under currents & no lifeguards puts even experienced swimmers at risk – instead of a swim, take a look at the cold refreshments we offer at our cafés instead!🍦

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Please remember that we are a BBQ free zone, feel free to bring a picnic but please leave the BBQ at home!

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The Horse Chestnut is one of the first trees to leaf and also one of the first to drop its leaves in Autumn.
Its easily recognisable by the large leaf made out of five serrated leaflets, its unique flowers and conkers which appear in Autumn 🌳 🍃 .

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Not all spiders use a web to catch their food...
This is a Nursery Web spider and to catch its prey they use a quick sprint and pounce. Spiders that use this method of predating are called active hunters.

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Fallow deer are frequently spotted by the rangers on our sites.

Did you know that Fallow deer originate from Asia and were introduced to the UK by the Normans. They are now widespread across the UK and are considered naturalised.

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I spy something beginning with O....
Can you spot the Tawny owls at the top of this tree?

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From the 28th May, our car park gates will lock at 8pm. Please ensure you have left the site by 8pm or you will be locked in overnight.

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From the 28th May, our car park gates will lock at 8pm. Please ensure you have left the site by 8pm or you will be locked in overnight.

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Ahh so peaceful 🌊

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From the 28th May, our car park gates will lock at 8pm. Please ensure you have left the site by 8pm or you will be locked in overnight.

[Staunton Harold @STWStaunton]

From the 28th May, our car park gates will lock at 8pm. Please ensure you have left the site by 8pm or you will be locked in overnight.

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Blooming lovely blossom 🌸