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Denso Marston Nature Reserve April 2024

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The seven acre reserve is situated between the River Aire and the Denso Marston factory in Shipley, West Yorkshire. Created in 1990 on Denso Marston wash land for the benefit of wildlife, community enjoyment and education. An urban haven of woodland, meadows and pools with varied wildlife complement the other green areas in the wildlife rich Aire valley.

Access the reserve via the riverside path by the River Aire or take the path opposite the layby near St James' Church on Otley Road.

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Events

Saturday, 12th July 2025 - Saturday, 12th July 2025

Drawing flowers (c) Canva ImagesSummer Painting and DrawingJoin us for a delightful morning of painting and drawing at the Denso Marston Nature Reserve.
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Saturday, 19th July 2025 - Saturday, 19th July 2025

Denso Marston Nature Reserve Summer TreesExplore the beauty and diversity of summer trees at the Denso Marston Nature Reserve.
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Friday, 25th July 2025 - Friday, 25th July 2025

Bat soaring in the skyBat WalkDiscover the fascinating world of bats on a guided walk at the Denso Marston Nature Reserve.
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Saturday, 16th August 2025 - Saturday, 16th August 2025

Book open on the grass next to daisies (c) Canva images.Grimms and Other TalesImmerse yourself in the enchanting world of Grimms and other tales at the Denso Marston Nature Reserve.
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Saturday, 23rd August 2025 - Saturday, 23rd August 2025

Book open on the grass next to daisies (c) Canva images.Nordic TalesExperience the magic of Nordic tales at the Denso Marston Nature Reserve.
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Saturday, 13th September 2025 - Saturday, 13th September 2025

Autumn Leaves (c) CanvaAn Autumn WalkEnjoy the crisp air and vibrant colours of autumn on a guided walk at the Denso Marston Nature Reserve.
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Monday, 15th September 2025 - Monday, 15th September 2025

Little Fluffy Clouds (c) CanvaNational Cloud Appreciation DayCelebrate National Cloud Appreciation Day at the Denso Marston Nature Reserve.
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Saturday, 20th September 2025 - Saturday, 20th September 2025

Saturday, 11th October 2025 - Saturday, 11th October 2025

Saturday, 18th October 2025 - Saturday, 18th October 2025

Birds Migration (c) CanvaWalk - Visible MigrationExperience the fascinating phenomenon of Visible Migration (Vismig) at the Denso Marston Nature Reserve.
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Thursday, 2nd October 2025 - Thursday, 2nd October 2025

Poetry scrabble words alongside a typewriter (c) Canva.National Poetry DayCelebrate National Poetry Day at the Denso Marston Nature Reserve.
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Friday, 3rd October 2025 - Friday, 3rd October 2025

Autumn LeavesNational Look at Leaves DayCelebrate National Look at Leaves Day at the Denso Marston Nature Reserve.
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Saturday, 8th November 2025 - Saturday, 8th November 2025

Reindeer MakingWorkshop - Reindeer MakingGet into the festive spirit with our Reindeer Making Workshop at Denso Marston Reserve!
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Saturday, 15th November 2025 - Saturday, 15th November 2025

Owl PelletsOwl PelletsDiscover the secrets of an owl's diet by dissecting owl pellets at the Denso Marston Nature Reserve.
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Saturday, 22nd November 2025 - Saturday, 22nd November 2025

Monday, 24th November 2025 - Friday, 28th November 2025

Large branches of a tree (c) Canva.National Tree WeekCelebrate National Tree Week at Denso Marston Nature Reserve with a variety of engaging activities.
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Saturday, 6th December 2025 - Saturday, 6th December 2025

Candle & Book (c) Canva.Festive Ghostly TalesImmerse yourself in the eerie charm of Festive Ghostly Tales at the Denso Marston Nature Reserve.
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Saturday, 20th December 2025 - Saturday, 20th December 2025

Image of a frosty leaf from Canva.Winter Solstice PreserveExperience the beauty of the Winter's Solstice Preserve at the Denso Marston Nature Reserve.
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Denso Marston Nature Reserve

Type:Nature Reserve

Otley Road, Baildon, West Yorkshire, BD17 7JR

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