As autumn draws closer, many of us will be looking to make the most of the warmer days and lighter evenings. In particular, those with children may be hoping to offer plenty of time in nature during the summer holidays.

St Ives in Cambridgeshire offers a great option for a chance to spot wildlife. Holt Island Nature Reserve, a small area of land surrounded by the River Great Ouse , can be entered via a small white bridge at the end of Church Street, next to All Saints’ Parish Church.

It has the added bonus for children of needing a special key to access outside certain hours, which might make little ones feel like intrepid wanderers of lesser-trodden paths. Adults will be pleased to know, however, that the key can be easily picked up for a refundable deposit of £20 just one minu

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