Holt Island Nature Reserve

Holt Island Nature Reserve Local Nature Reserve which includes the remnants of the once worked Osier Beds, native tree species and beds of phragmites reed mixed with sedge.

Whether you are enjoying the peaceful setting, or photographing the wildlife, we hope you enjoy your visit. The Holt Island Nature Reserve represents 7 acres of peace and tranquility right on the edge of St Ives. The island is open to the public most weekends and Bank Holidays from April until the end of October. Opening times 10:00 am to 16:00 pm

And the new grid continues to move forward. Go and see it this weekend.
15/05/2026

And the new grid continues to move forward. Go and see it this weekend.

Volunteers continue to upgrade the boardwalk. You can see this latest section at the weekend.
29/04/2026

Volunteers continue to upgrade the boardwalk. You can see this latest section at the weekend.

YES, THIS FRIDAY !
01/04/2026

YES, THIS FRIDAY !

So, the fallen tree has been removed. Totally rotten, due to wildlife making it their home!
08/03/2026

So, the fallen tree has been removed. Totally rotten, due to wildlife making it their home!

Competition time (no prize). Can you spot the nesting/roosting duck in the picture. She was okay by our visit.
04/03/2026

Competition time (no prize). Can you spot the nesting/roosting duck in the picture. She was okay by our visit.

04/02/2026

Fish murmuration in the river spotted from the bridge onto the island

21/12/2025

After the interest in Ron Seal, we remind you of Sammy Seal, who visited under the white bridge in 2016

21/12/2025

UPDATE: After the interest in Ron Seal, this is to remind you about Sammy Seal, who visited the backwater under the white bridge in 2016

A Christmas seal pays a visit! It's been called Ron. So, now it's known as Ron Seal, and that's a cracker joke 🎄🤣
19/12/2025

A Christmas seal pays a visit! It's been called Ron. So, now it's known as Ron Seal, and that's a cracker joke 🎄🤣

The seasonal flooding starts early this year. Hopefully it won't get too deep.
10/12/2025

The seasonal flooding starts early this year. Hopefully it won't get too deep.

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Church Street , St Ives
Cambridge
PE276DG

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