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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peregrine falcon credit Bertie Gregory - Bertie Gregory/2020VISION
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Meadow crane's-bill
Meadow crane's-bill has striking violet flowers that pepper hay meadows, verges and grasslands with colour in summer. It is also a popular choice for gardeners and attracts a wide variety of…
Huckerby's Meadows
Wildlife flourishes in this pastoral site, whilst above, planes start their descent to Heathrow Airport.
Important notice: We experienced flooding at Huckerby's Meadows over the summer…
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…
Frays Farm Meadows
One of the finest examples of rare wet grazing meadows in London and part-designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), near Uxbridge, Hillingdon.
Gutteridge Wood and Meadows
An ancient oak and hazel coppice woodland and adjacent associated meadows in North Hillingdon. The woodland is carpeted with brilliant bluebells in spring and a year-long haven for birds and…
Yeading Brook Meadows
Wild flowers and grasses dominate this large expanse of meadow in West London’s Yeading Valley, hosting an array of insect life.
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.
Celebrating the opening of Huckerby’s Meadows
Nature reserve next to Heathrow Airport opened by London Wildlife Trust
Ten Acre Wood and Meadows
A century-old oak plantation over hazel coppice, providing a marvellous source of berries for birds in Hillingdon.
Meadow buttercup
Meadow buttercup is a tall and stately buttercup, with buttery-yellow flowers that pepper meadows, pastures, gardens and parks with little drops of sunshine.