Lemsford Springs
Lemsford, Hertfordshire
A fascinating array of habitats: shallow spring-fed lagoons, marsh, willow woodland and meadow – fantastic for winter birdwatching.
Nature Reserves
Frogmore Meadows (c) Josh Kubale
To enable everyone to enjoy their time at our nature reserves please remember to allow sufficient space for your fellow visitors where possible, especially in hides and other confined spaces.
Ash dieback has been identified on a number of our sites and this could mean changes or closures to access for safety reasons - please check our information pages before you visit.
Please take extra care not to disturb wildlife by following on-site signage, keeping dogs under effective control and remembering to take all your rubbish home with you.
Please follow Natural England's Countryside Code and Respect, Protect and Enjoy.
For your safety and the safety of others, please never light a fire or BBQ and do not go swimming or boating at our nature reserves.
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Old Park Wood
Harefield, Hertfordshire
Possibly the most varied piece of woodland in Middlesex, with fantastic wildflower displays in spring.
Purwell Ninesprings
Hitchin
An open water reserve attracting a wide variety of bird species and other wildlife.
Rye Meads
Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire
A large ancient flood meadow that attracts vast numbers of a wide variety of birds, as well as numerous other animals and plant life.
Springwell Reedbed
Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire
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.
Stanborough Reedmarsh
Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
At the farthest end of the popular Stanborough Park Lakes is a quiet and rich wildlife haven, including the third-largest reedbed in Hertfordshire.
Tewin Orchard and Hopkyns Wood
Tewin, Hertfordshire
This traditional village orchard has locally distinct fruit varieties and is home to a wonderful array of wildlife
Tewinbury
Hertford, Hertfordshire
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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Thorley Wash
Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A reserve filled with birdsong south of Bishop’s Stortford, and one of a string of wetlands flanking the Stort Navigation.
Tring Reservoirs
Tring, Hertfordshire
Originally built to serve the canal system, the reservoirs have become one of the best birdwatching spots in southern England.