Holt Island Nature Reserve
Holt Island Nature Reserve
Holt Island Nature Reserve
4.5
About
Features animals
Learn more about animal welfare in tourismSuggest edits to improve what we show.
Improve this listing
Full view
Revenue impacts the experiences featured on this page, learn more.
Top ways to experience nearby attractions
The area
Address
Reach out directly
Best nearby
We rank these restaurants and attractions by balancing reviews from our members with how close they are to this location.
Restaurants
83 within 3 miles
Attractions
52 within 6 miles
Contribute
Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
Popular mentions
We perform checks on reviews.
Tripadvisor’s approach to reviews
Before posting, each Tripadvisor review goes through an automated tracking system, which collects information, answering the following questions: how, what, where and when. If the system detects something that potentially contradicts our community guidelines, the review is not published.
When the system detects a problem, a review may be automatically rejected, sent to the reviewer for validation, or manually reviewed by our team of content specialists, who work 24/7 to maintain the quality of the reviews on our site.
Our team checks each review posted on the site disputed by our community as not meeting our community guidelines.
Learn more about our review moderation.
4.5
21 reviews
Excellent
12
Very good
9
Average
0
Poor
0
Terrible
0
Robert C
9 contributions
Oct 2022
A nice little walk on a boardwalk. It's free, wheelchair friendly and there's benches to sit down on
Written 23 October 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
KevinRayment
Welwyn, UK960 contributions
Sep 2021
Wandered along the river and wondered where the white bridge went and found this little gem. Very well looked after with a raised circular walk around the island.
Written 13 September 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Jane B
12 contributions
May 2021
A lovely little haven of peace and tranquility and paradise for nature lovers - birds, butterflies and dragonflies to name but a few. Walking distance from the market place and shops and close to St Ives Bridge.
Written 31 May 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
ybsae
Stockton-on-Tees, UK520 contributions
May 2021
Found it by chance. Worth a visit, and you can wander around in under half an hour if nothings happening at the time. Lots of native plants to be seen, but the wildlife on the day we visited was limited to a couple of ducks
Written 28 May 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
dace520
Redhill, UK925 contributions
Jun 2019
Until recently I did not know this was a nature reserve.
Reason; I have some nephews in this locality, we regularly visit, and every time we went for long walks, which feature around St Ives, and we took this particular route past "an island", I was informed they had camped on this island many times during in their Scouting years.
Consequently I would not have appreciated anyone having boisterous scouts being in the same position as an important nature reserve.
It made my smile when I learnt it was such the case.
We live and learn.
Reason; I have some nephews in this locality, we regularly visit, and every time we went for long walks, which feature around St Ives, and we took this particular route past "an island", I was informed they had camped on this island many times during in their Scouting years.
Consequently I would not have appreciated anyone having boisterous scouts being in the same position as an important nature reserve.
It made my smile when I learnt it was such the case.
We live and learn.
Written 25 February 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Greg
Cambridge, UK5,209 contributions
Jul 2019 • Solo
Enjoyed a pleasant wander through the reserve taking in views of the River Ouse and sun-drenched boardwalk and shrubbery. This is a popular place to visit and enjoy time with picnics and there are plenty of benches to sit down at. You can see the flood plains and the area is a short walk from the Norris Museum, High Street and St Ives Bridge.
Written 4 July 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
rara213
London, UK92 contributions
Apr 2019 • Family
A great place to visit and wander through, full of nature. A good place to keep children occupied for a short time.
Written 27 May 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Tony G
St Ives, UK43 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
An island in the River Great Ouse on the edge of St Ives, once a hive of activity growing willow for basket making and shipping it down the river to market. Now, maintained by volunteers, it is a haven for wildlife with a boardwalk round the island and lovely views across the flood plain to the historic town - itself worth a visit. Numerous picnic tables and bird watching points. Usually open at weekends from April to September, but at other times a key can be obtained from the nearby Norris Museum. Admission is free but donations are invited.
Written 15 January 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
AlinaRC
Hertfordshire1,516 contributions
Sep 2018 • Friends
A pleasant spot by the river in St Ives, Holt Island used to be a commercial willow growing planting. Now the island is a sanctuary for wildlife with the willows and reeds providing a home for birds, butterflies and dragonflies. There is a boardwalk around the island with good views across he river and to the floodplains on the far bank. The day we visited there was a demonstration of basket making techniques. There were also activities for children over the weekend with butterflies. It is close to the parish church and museum - a pleasant 10 minute stroll from the high street.
Written 23 September 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
copletuna
55 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
The nature reserve can be most easily accessed from the main part of the town via the churchyard of All Saints. It is a superb little reserve and has well formed paths on boardwalks. At the time of visiting there was no one else there and this added to the serenity of the place. It affords beautiful views of the river and gives an outlook on the backs of a number of riverside dwellings that are not possible from the road side. There are informative notices along the paths. Well worth a visit which will take about 30 to 40 minutes.
Written 10 September 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
bubble2017
Crowborough, UK2 contributions
Can we bring a dog to the reserve?
danusia w
St Ives, UK6 contributions
If kept on a lead at all times only as there are badgers there
Revenue impacts the experiences featured on this page, learn more.
Is this your Tripadvisor listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim your listingHOLT ISLAND NATURE RESERVE: Tickets, Tours & Tips (with Photos)
Frequently Asked Questions about Holt Island Nature Reserve
- Holt Island Nature Reserve is open:
- Sat - Sun 10:00 - 16:00
- Hotels near Holt Island Nature Reserve:
- (0.39 mi) The Golden Lion
- (0.20 mi) Slepe Hall Hotel
- (0.29 mi) Old Green Chambers Free Parking, Town Centre Grand Georgian Apartment
- (1.22 mi) Eagle Mill Country Boutique Rooms
- (1.42 mi) The Thorpe Guesthouse
- Restaurants near Holt Island Nature Reserve:
- (0.20 mi) Vadi Kitchen
- (0.35 mi) Di Rita's at No 2 (The Old Bank)
- (0.20 mi) The Commute Cafe
- (0.35 mi) The Taproom
- (0.20 mi) Salt N Spice