Spurn Bird Observatory - 01964650479

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Spurn has long been a fantastic place for watching birds where else can you see visible migration, grounded migrants, seabirds and estuary birds, as well as rarities all on the same day?

Spurn Bird Observatory is Britain’s most exciting east coast location and has provided accommodation for nearly sixty years for thousands of people who enjoy watching birds and other wildlife.

Naturalists wishing to stay at the Observatory should apply to the Warden, Kew Villa, Kilnsea, via Patrington, Hull, East Yorshire, HU12 0UG, stating the dates on the nights that they wish to stay, with possible alternatives and enclosing a s.a.e. Alternatively you can telephone and leave a message on the answer phone ( 01964 650479) or email the warden at friendsofspurn@hotmail.com. Visitors stay at their own risk.



The charge is £10 per night (only £6 to members of Friends of Spurn) payable to “Spurn Bird Observatory Trust” via the Warden. Visitor under 16 years of age can only be accepted if accompanied by a responsible adult



Cooking facilities are available at the Observatory with crockery, cutlery and kitchen utensils provided. Food may be bought in Easington (half-day closing Tuesday) or in Withernsea (10 miles to the north), where a full range of shops and services (including banks) are available



Blankets are provided on the beds, but sheets and pillow slips (or sleeping bags and pillow slips), towels and soap must be brought. Rooms MUST be kept clean and tidy and breakages made good. Please respect other Observatory residents and keep noise to a minimum at night time. Camping, caravans and sleeping in cars are not allowed and under no circumstances may dogs be brought onto the reserve.

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