A former colliery site, this reserve has been extensively landscaped to create a wildlife haven on the edge of the city benefiting from a number of diverse habitats.

An urban nature reserve situated on the south bank of the Tees

A wetland reserve in the vicinity of the River Tees

A Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), Big Waters features a mix of habitats including the largest subsidence pond in the region, providing home to diverse wildlife.

This small reserve is one of the best lowland meadows in the area, featuring grassland which is particularly good for spotting butterflies and a small pond attracting amphibians and damselflies.…

Set at the heart of the Durham Dales on the eastern edge of the North Pennines, Cuthbert’s Moor is a 121ha upland moorland site and forms part of the Teesdale Allotments SSSI. Rich in bird life…

Prestwick Carr is a large, low-lying wetland area on the edge of urban Newcastle, attracting various wading birds and songbirds.

A collection of small lakes and reservoirs on the Hadrian's Wall Trail attracting rich bird life.

A pretty pond surrounded by grassland, used by over wintering migrant birds attracted by the pond's proximity to the coast.

An interesting woodland reserve, featuring two areas of ancient trees, attracting owls and a wide range of woodland mammals.

A small, tranquil reserve featuring a pond and grassland harbouring typical species to this habitat with much aquatic flora and fauna including beautiful dragonflies and damselflies.

Northumberlandia is a unique piece of public art, with a centrepiece of a stunning human landform sculpture surrounded by greenspace and ponds with developing wildlife interest.

An important wetland site for many important birds

This small reserve features scrub, pond and grassland attracting a variety of aquatic invertebrates including several species of damselfly.

A narrow lowland valley with wooded slopes