Wild Isles
Celebrating the wildlife of Britain and Ireland
We are fortunate enough to have some of the most diverse and beautiful landscapes on Earth, right here in Britain and Ireland, with so much to see on our doorstep in London.
In 2023 a fantastic series, BBC Wild Isles, brought some of our most precious wildlife and habitats to our living rooms, and featured several stunning locations cared for by The Wildlife Trusts.
If you felt inspired by Wild Isles to get out and explore nature right on your doorstep - or to find out more about some of the creatures and places featured - we've pulled together a handy guide here to help.
Where to see...
Blown away by some of the amazing wildlife you saw on Wild Isles and want to get out into the wilds to discover it for yourself? These handy guides provide some of our top locations to spot wildlife featured in the series.
Species spotlight
Interested to find out more about the species you saw on the show? Find out more right here.
Get out and explore!
We're delighted that some of our fellow Wildlife Trusts amazing nature reserves were used in the filming of Wild Isles. If after watching, you're itching to get out and explore, then why not plan a trip to some of the locations featured?
The Wildlife Trusts' care for over 2,300 nature reserves, but don't forget we have a wealth of wild spaces waiting to be discovered in London. Use our search function to find one near you!
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Prior's Wood
Cared for by Avon Wildlife Trust, Prior's Wood is beautiful wildlife-rich ancient woodland, with a fantastic spring bluebell display!
Atlantic puffin by Chris Gomersall/2020VISION
Skomer Island
Cared for by the Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales, Skomer Island is the most important seabird site in southern Britain and home to a healthy population of puffins.
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Lower Woods
Cared for by Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust, Lower Woods is the largest ancient woodland in south-west England, perfect to visit at any time of the year!
Tom Marshall
Clattinger Farm
Cared for by Wiltshire Wildlife Trust, Clattinger Farm is an absolutely spectacular grassland, with a fabulous show of wildflowers, providing food for pollinating insects.
Looking for ways to help?
Inspired by Wild Isles and keen to do your bit to help wildlife where you live? There are loads of actions you can take to attract wildlife to your garden or local greenspaces. We've shared a few ideas below, but for more visit our 'Help wildlife at home' pages.
