Broughton Down Nature Reserve
Fringed with beech and yew woodlands, the chalk grassland at Broughton Down attracts an impressive variety of wildlife. With breathtaking views across the Test Valley to Danebury Hill Fort and…
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Our Nature Reserves
Full list of nature reserves in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
Winchester nature reserves
Winchester has a number of fantastic of reserves, which offer a beautiful range of habitats, right in the heart of the city. The Winchester reserves offer a great variety of activities for schools, preschools and further education groups.
Spotlight On: Arreton Down Nature Reserve
Clouds of chalkhill blue butterflies, the high-pitched song of the great green bush cricket and breath-taking views across the Isle of Wight make Arreton Down nature reserve the perfect spot to…
Knighton Down Nature Reserve
A fascinating reserve with spectacular views and spooky historical surroundings.
Arreton Down Nature Reserve
Enjoy magnificent views over the Eastern Yar Valley in this exceptionally rich chalk grassland reserve, brimming with a huge variety of plants and insects.
Visiting Nature Reserves
We love nature and we want others to love it too.
Adventures of a Trainee Assistant Reserves Officer
Starting a new job in the middle of a pandemic is daunting enough, but when that job involves a lot of working outside, training and team working things might seem impossible. Trainee Assistant…
Dog walking on our nature reserves
We're proud of the fact that many of our nature reserves are beautiful, inviting and attractive to people looking for nice places to walk their four legged friends. Here are some simple ways that you can enjoy walking your dog on our nature reserves whilst preserving their value for wildlife.
A day in the life of a Wildlife Trust reserves officer
Sam Martin, an assistant reserves officer who cares for several reserves in the Winchester area, describes how he got into conservation, what his job entails and the best and most challenging…
Isle of Wight Reserves Volunteer
We are seeking seasonal volunteers for Reserve Management Support.
Please do not swim on our nature reserves
Our nature reserves are havens for wildlife - please do not swim in them