Panoramas - The Sanctuary

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This is Derby City Council's Wildlife Sanctuary on Pride Park. It lies adjacent to the stadium and was formerly a gas works tip. Covering an area of ten hectares, it supports a vast range of wildlife, including birds, mammals and native plants.

Viewing Area

The view from one of several viewing platforms around the perimeter of the sanctuary.

Sand Martin Terrace

A (big) row of housing just for Sand Martins to build their nests in...

Skylark Grassland

The area of grassland next to Pride Park Stadium which is proving popular with Skylarks.

View from the mound [1]

The view towards the river from the top of the reserve's central mound.

View from the mound [2]

The view towards the pond area and Wilmorton from the top of the reserve's central mound.

The Pond

Take a look at the pond area of the reserve - and zoom in to see just how close the railway line is!

The Sanctuary

This wildlife sanctuary on Pride Park supports a vast array of birds, mammals and native plants.