3 nature reserves to visit this spring
We care for 36 nature reserves in London. They range from small, inner city havens to spacious woodlands, wildflower meadows and wetlands.
Our reserves are all free to visit, and we’ve…
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Three nature reserves to visit in London
Did you know that we have 36 nature reserves across London - and they are all free to visit!
Three nature reserves to visit this autumn
Autumn is a wonderful time to visit one of the 36 nature reserves we care for in London. Marvel at the changing colours of the leaves, collect shiny conkers and spot exciting fungi springing up…
Filming and photography on our nature reserves
Our nature reserves have been used as locations by a wide range of media. The nature of requests vary widely and we are usually happy to accommodate them if possible as long as disturbance to wildlife can be kept to a minimum. Location fees vary according to the length of filming (e.g. day/half day rates) and the nature of the enterprise, please find pricing below.
Wood warbler
Look for the wood warbler singing from the canopy of oak woodlands in the north and west of the UK. Green above, it has a distinctive, bright yellow throat and eyestripe.
Scarce butterfly returns to Croydon nature reserve
Sighting highlights success of project to expand butterfly habitats at Hutchinson’s Bank
Redbridge nature reserve threatened by Council approved haulage road
A much loved nature reserve within Fairlop Waters Country Park is under threat from a Council approved lorry route, despite the Council stating that it will “ensure there is no net loss of…
Reuniting Sydenham Hill Wood and Dulwich Wood
A dynamic project to reunite the ancient and popular woodlands of Sydenham Hill Wood and Dulwich Wood in south London, has moved to a new three-year phase led by London Wildlife Trust.
Wood spurge
As its name suggests, Wood spurge is found in woodlands. It is an attractive evergreen that displays cup-shaped, green flowers in clusters and dark green leaves.
wood anemone
A spring delight, the wood anemone grows in dappled shade in ancient woodlands. Traditional management, such as coppicing, can help such flowers by opening up the woodland floor to sunlight.
Speckled wood
The speckled wood prefers the dappled sunlight of woodland rides and edges, hedgerows and even gardens. Despite declines, its range has spread over recent years.
Wood blewit
The lilac-blue wood blewit grows in woodland and parkland. It is edible and gathering wild food can be fun, but it's best to do it with an expert - pop along to a Wildlife Trust event to try…