Thompson Common
A truly incredible and unique place. Thompson Common is famous for its ‘pingo’ ponds – a network of around 400 small pools created during the last Ice Age. It’s also home to the UK’s rarest…
A truly incredible and unique place. Thompson Common is famous for its ‘pingo’ ponds – a network of around 400 small pools created during the last Ice Age. It’s also home to the UK’s rarest…
A rich mosaic of habitats ranging from damp low-lying grassland studded with small pools to fen, scrub and woodland
A guided walk to see and learn about newly resurrected ice age pools, known as pingos
Fantastic wildlife photographer form the shortlisted Bird Photographer Of The Year.
There’s nothing common about NWT Thompson Common! Join us to discover the history and natural history of this wonderful reserve.
The once-common pochard is now under threat because its populations are declining rapidly. The UK is an important winter destination for the pochard, with 48,000 birds visiting our wetlands and…
With so many different places to explore at NWT Thompson Common, who knows what plants we may find!
Discover some of the birds that make Thompson Common so special.
We are looking for Livestock Looker volunteers in & around Hook Common, to keep an eye on the health, welfare and location of our animals.
A visit to a traditional orchard reveals gnarled old trunks of fruit and nut trees bursting with blossoms and young leaves in springtime, with wildflowers and insects populating summer’s long…
Celebrate the beginning of Spring with our free open day filled with activities at the Village Orchard Dulwich.