Ah, the UK. Full of wildlife and youโll more than likely find it right on your doorstep too (or at least a short drive away!). But youโve asked the question โwhere to see dear near meโ so letโs get straight to it.
See Deer Out In The Wild
One of the best ways to see deer is getting out in the open and experiencing them at theyโre best โ in the wild.
Thereโs nothing better than seeing nature up close and personal where it should be.
For instance, local to us is Cannock Chase. And guess what? Itโs full of deer!
Yes, if you can make it to this area of outstanding natural beauty youโll definitely see them in there natural habitat.
Letโs look at some other places to see deer in the wild.
Forestry England Woodlands And Forests
Forestry England is an organisation in England that looks after trees and land.
They have over 1,800 miles worth of trails that wind through forests throughout the country.
Chances are, if you were to walk super quietly through any reasonably sized wood or forest for around an hour straight after the sun comes up youโll likely see deer.
The majority of Forestry Englandโs woodlands hold populations of wild deer and they are open to the public making them perfect for a spot of deer watching.
You may find that deer can be difficult to get close too.
This is mostly because theyโre wild but also because there is likely to be other people around whilst youโre looking for them.
But sometimes, deer have become accustomed to people staring at them so wonโt be as shy as you may expect.
Cannock Chase AONB
If you happen to be local to Cannock Chase, you wonโt find a better place to catch a glimpse of deer in the wild!
Cannock Chase happens to be a small AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty โ one of the smallest in the UK) but itโs still well worth a visit.
We find that walking through the heavily wooded areas and trails gives you the best chances of spotting deer.
Deer Parks
Youโll have the best chance of seeing deer if you head to a deer park โ whoโd have thought?
These large areas are an enclosed piece of land build specifically to house deer and other game.
Because theyโre enclosed, you know the deer will be there somewhere โ youโve just gotta wait them out!
Hereโs a few deer parks to take note of:
Calke Abbey
Home to a heard of red and fallow deer, Calke Abbey is a must visit for deer lovers.
Charlecote Park
Youโll be able to see a herd of fallow deer at Charlecote Park.
British Wildlife Centre
Head to the British Wildlife Centre in East Surrey to see deer and more!
What Is The Best Time To See Deer?
As well as being in the right place, youโll want to be looking at the right time too. So what is the best time I hear you asking?
First thing of a morning or late in the evening are the best times to see Deer. This is when they are grazing and looking for more food.
Obviously you can still spot them outside of these times but your chances are higher if you take our advice.
What Kind Of Deer Can You See In The UK?
In the UK, weโre lucky enough to have 6 species of deer that you can spot in the wild.
We have red deer, sika deer, roe deer, muntjac deer, fallow deer and the chinese water deer.
However, only roe and red deer are indigenous to the UK.
Get Out There And See Some Deer!
Hopefully weโve given you some tips and advice on where to see deer in the UK and how best to find them.
All thatโs left for you to do now is get out and see them. And maybe come back soon and read more of our posts too!
