Hunsdon and Eastwick Meads are two of the finest surviving wet meadows in Hertfordshire, managed in the same way for hundreds of years, where orchids and wildflowers thrive.

A small urban nature reserve along a former railway embankment, bordered by the ancient Shires ditch and Frays River.

A superb flood meadow owned jointly by Essex, Herts & Middx Wildlife Trust. This 68 acre of is one of the finest surviving areas of unimproved grassland in Eastern England and provides a…

A fascinating array of habitats: shallow spring-fed lagoons, marsh, Willow woodland and meadow – fantastic for winter birdwatching.

Floodplain grassland along the River Mimram chalk stream containing a mosaic of wet and dry grassland communities, marginal swamp, wet woodland, parkland trees, hedgerows, and diverse chalk stream…

Once a gravel pit, today a haven bustling with wildlife all year round.

One of the finest examples of wet woodland in London, designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) in the Colne Valley.

IMPORTANT VISITOR INFORMATION

***Sadly the bird hide is closed due to fire damage and will have to be replaced. There is currently no other public access to the nature reserve.***

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Possibly the most varied piece of woodland in Middlesex, with fantastic wildflower displays in spring.

A former orchard, quarry and landfill site reclaimed by nature and now managed in partnership with the Land Trust, this once neglected area is today a thriving oasis in Crayford boasting several…

One of the largest water meadows in Hertfordshire; 265 different species of wildflower and 119 bird species have been recorded here.

Restored woodland and heathland in Croydon which typifies London’s semi-natural habitats, providing a home for stag beetles and woodpeckers.

A beautiful wetland reserve, part of the Mid Colne Valley Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), and a unique haven for many species of waterbirds and wildlife.

This small woodland is a wildlife haven in Kings Langley, an oasis nestled behind houses.

A large and attractive lake in the Colne Valley with nationally important numbers of wintering birds, including spectacular Goldeneye and Smew.

A locally rare open habitat in Hertfordshire, where Grizzled Skipper butterflies feed on Wild Strawberry and Common Agrimony.

Springwell Reedbed is the largest reedbed in the London area. The wetland provides an important undisturbed refuge for wildlife in this built-up part of the Colne Valley.

Alder and willow woodland set between the Rivers Colne and Frays in West Drayton, rich in aquatic life.

A woodland oasis located inside the M25, this relic marshland is a prime example of what the countryside would have looked like

This traditional village orchard has locally distinct fruit varieties and is home to a wonderful array of wildlife