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The Friends of Holt Island Nature Reserve is a charity run by a voluntary group of Trustees dedicated to the promotion, preservation and enhancement of the award-winning reserve in St Ives, Cambridgeshire.

04/11/2026

We've received a BIG cheque from Waitrose 😀 Thank you to everyone who supported us with green tokens. The money will support our education materials and school visits that we provide free of charge. Waitrose & Partners

02/11/2026

The sun setting on Holt Island’s last opening of 2026. We are now closed until the beginning of April 2027. A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who has visited and supported us this year. We will keep you up to date with wildlife observations, maintenance and repairs over the winter. Follow us ➜ . (The peregrine was there to check that we closed up properly!)

30/10/2026

Don't forget! Holt Island's last weekend opening of the year, 31st Oct & 1st Nov, 10.00 – 16.00.

26/10/2026

Holt Island Nature Reserve will be open on Saturday, 31st October and Sunday, 1st November from 10.00 - 16.00, weather permitting. The island will then be closed to the public for the winter, re-opening at the beginning of April. There is a lot of work to do, we will keep you up to date on Facebook.

26/10/2026

🎄The Friends of Holt Island Nature Reserve Christmas cards have just arrived!
Two cards feature stunning wintry views of Holt Island and one shows a festive Robin!
These cards are perfect for spreading a little seasonal cheer.
The card overlooking the meadow is blank inside for your own personal message.
The other two have a seasonal message.
Prices: *£1.50 each *Pack of 6 cards of your choice £7.00.
If you’d like to order, please contact Jill Burt at [email protected] — they’re sure to sell quickly!

19/10/2026

The willow tunnel had a long overdue haircut on Friday. It should look good in the spring!

14/10/2026

The animals were busy on Holt Island this afternoon!

12/10/2026

Do you have any old photos showing Holt Island? It will probably be a ‘background feature’, as it is here. The 1920s to the end of the 1980s is of particular interest. Send a message and we will get in touch. (Norris Museum SAVNM2013.8. c. 1933/34.)

05/10/2026

Holt Island is open at the weekends until the end of October, or for a £20 deposit you can borrow a key from the Norris Museum or One Leisure (Burgess Hall) on weekdays. The island is at its autumn best.

27/09/2026

Great news from Cllr Julie Kerr this week fresh from the Anglia in Bloom Awards ceremony at Burgess Hall:

‘Just wanted to let you know that holt island received a gold award and best in category at anglia in bloom’.

We are always happy to support the town’s entry. And to receive another lovely bowl to add to our collection in the Corn Exchange. We shall soon need a bigger cabinet. Well done everybody!

Address

Holt Island Nature Reserve, Church Street
St Ives
PE276DG

Website

http://holtisland.org/

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