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Wetlands

Teeming with insects, rich in plants and a haven for mammals, wetlands offer an unforgettable experience. They play a vital role in supporting wildlife, purifying water and capturing carbon.

Nature Reserve

Woodberry Wetlands

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Woodberry Wetlands is a haven for wildlife and people in Hackney: 11 hectares of reed-fringed ponds and dykes, free and accessible to everyone.

Nature Reserve

Nene Wetlands

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Central to the Nene Valley is the Nene Wetlands nature reserve, a unique one square mile of wild and man-made habitats, managed for wildlife and people.

Nature Reserve

Willington Wetlands

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This former gravel quarry in the Trent Valley is home to the first beavers back in Derbyshire after 800 years. They enjoy access to the whole of the 40 hectares of wetland habitat. The wetlands…

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Walthamstow Wetlands

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Welcome to Walthamstow Wetlands, a huge, internationally important reserve. Just 15 minutes from central London, and free to visit, you will find a unique haven to explore, enjoy and connect with…

Nature Reserve

Ripon City Wetlands

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Created from the footprint of a working quarry, Ripon City Wetlands nature reserve is a thriving home for a range of birds and other wildlife.

You may see bitterns, avocets, little ringed…

Nature Reserve

Kilnsea Wetlands Nature Reserve

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Created as recently as 2012, it hasn't taken long for Kilnsea Wetlands to establish itself as a birdwatching hotspot and an unmissable part of a visit to the Spurn peninsula.

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Celebrating wetlands – where land meets water

We may be a ‘wet’ nation, but wetlands – wildlife-rich, carbon-capturing oases – are in shorter supply than you might think. Wetlands have largely been removed from our landscape, and this loss is…

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Skerne Wetlands Nature Reserve

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What is unique about Skerne Wetlands? The answer is clear as crystal: the sparkling waters of the UK's most northerly chalk streams and the wildlife living in and around them.