These fragile woods support a diverse mixture of species from mighty oaks and majestic beech to violets and carpets of bluebells. The extremely rare greater butterfly orchids and delicate lady…

A great place to explore if you love both geological features, fossils and wildlife.
This SSSI has both important geological features and a sheltered, sunny position making it an ideal…

This tiny quarry reserve is one of the best spots in Leicestershire to enjoy wildflowers and the diversity of wildlife that they attract, so a trip in late spring and the summer to enjoy orchids,…

Our newest reserve - and still in development for visitors. The area was transformed from poor arable fields to grassland, shrub and young woodland. As the habitat became wilder, the wildlife…

York's busy ring road seems a million miles away once you're out for a stroll on Strensall Common, savouring its expansive beauty and abundant wildlife.

A small but well-used urban reserve

Swanwick Lakes has become one of the Trust’s most popular nature reserves. Much of the reserve is woodland and comes alive with bird song in the spring. Swanwick Lakes is managed in partnership…

Essex’s great transformation story, enjoy birdwatching and walking trails along the banks of the Thames.

A narrow strip of embankment between the railway line and some houses

One of the largest areas of heathland and heathland re-creation in the county

Beautiful reserve consisting of old valley meadows, woodland & orchard.

Part of the disused Newtyle to Dundee railway, now supporting a thriving grassland community

Slow worms warming themselves up under rocks, lizards basking on sunny gorse, woodcocks performing their 'roding' display flight at dusk and evidence of hazelnuts chewed by dormice –…

A semi-natural ancient woodland with an impressive showing of spring flowers.

One of the most extensive areas of primary Magnesian Limestone grassland in Britain contained within a unique post-glacial landform

Tregonetha Nature Reserve is a place rich in culture and wildlife.

This is an ancient woodland with areas of scrub & coppice, making it ideal for butterflies & warblers.

A spacious expanse of flowering meadows, riverside, woodland, hedgerow and parkland.

Flower-rich meadows

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The Pond Café at Tyland Barn is now open!