THE YORKSHIRE ARBORETUM

The Yorkshire Arboretum hosts a small breeding group of native Red Squirrels, maintaining a captive population for future reintroductions and weaving the narrative of a native mammal that has disappeared from much of woodlands. The enclosure, crafted entirely by Yorkshire Arboretum staff and volunteers, follows similar designs seen elsewhere. It features steel panels, forming a perimeter along with a 3m no-leap zone to keep Red Squirrels in and Grey Squirrels out. There's no additional charge to visit the enclosure, but booking is essential.