The Warren
This mixed woodland reserve close to the Cray Valley on London’s Kent border was formerly part of the estate of a Georgian manor house.
Know before you go
Dogs
When to visit
Opening times
Open at all timesBest time to visit
April to AugustAbout the reserve
The area of mixed woodland and grassland clearings known as The Warren is abundant in dragonflies thanks to the large pond and wetland area nestled in its centre.
The reserve is composed predominantly of oak and silver birch woodland on sandy soils with rhododendron, and with a ground flora of bracken and wildflowers. It was once part of Kevington Manor Estate.
Near the railway cutting to the north of the site, some small areas of acid grassland are home to rare London plants.
Status of The Warren
Site of Borough Importance for Nature Conservation, Metropolitan Green Belt.
Get involved at The Warren
To find out about volunteering at The Warren contact Simon Hawkins on shawkins@wildlondon.org.uk