An impressive patchwork of wildlife rich habitats

Rutland Water Nature Reserve is an internationally recognised Site of Special Scientific interest (SSSI), Special Protection Area (SPA) and a Ramsar Wetland of International Importance. It is one…

This tranquil former limestone quarry is a veritable Aladdin’s Cave of botanists’ treasures. Its gems include several nationally scarce plants.

Tucked away by the side of a large bend in the muddy lower Ouse, the wetland and woodland habitats on this small reserve attract some brilliant wildlife all year round.

A haven for a wealth of different species

Beach and relict sand dune grassland

Enter Sladden Wood for a peaceful escape and fantastic walk through the wood and hills of the Alkham Valley.

Nature reserve and country park consisting of steep-sided valleys fretted by streams.

Ancient Woodland with large areas undergoing restoration from more modern commercial forestry.

A hidden piece of ancient woodland filled with wildlife.

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…

Big skies and ever changing wildlife make the evocative landscape of Spurn one of the Trust’s most iconic nature reserves.

A small but well-used urban reserve

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

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

A mosiac of habitats including woodland, scrub and chalk grassland.

A long meadow sloping northwards down to Burry Pill

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 –…

Breathtaking views, amazing wildlife, a place to explore - the gateway to Staffordshire’s Peak District

Flower-rich meadows