A haven of peaceful green meadows, hedgerows and woodland, this nature reserve offers a chance to experience some fabulous wildlife right in the middle of town.
Come and explore Lorton Meadows nature reserve at dusk where we will be out looking for bats, owls and other creatures of the night.
More than 30 years after a national campaign to save ‘the farm that time forgot’, Kingcombe Meadows has been recognised as a gold-standard haven for wildlife, as it is declared England’s newest…
The Lorton Meadows Nature Reserve is open all year around. Visit Meadow Barn at the Conservation Centre to plan your day exploring the nature reserve using our guides and maps.
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Since the acquisition of Lyscombe almost a year ago, Dorset Wildlife Trust has embarked on an ambitious journey to transform Lyscombe into an inspirational National Nature Reserve teeming with…
Of all the wildflowers, it is orchids that seem to cause the most excitement. The combination of their unusual and beautiful flowers, along with their scarcity, means that when you spot one, it…
Project Assistant for the Species Survival Fund, Lydia Gill, gives an update on how this crucial funding has made it possible for important work to take place. In this blog she focuses on one of…
Come and explore the fascinating world of beetles, centipedes, spiders and worms at our popular bug hunting session. Muddy knees guaranteed.
Come and explore the underwater world of newts, water boatmen and diving beetles at one of our popular pond dipping sessions. Wet knees guaranteed.
An ancient roman villa has been re-discovered on a Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) nature reserve in west Dorset near Frampton. The results of the dig will be shown on the Digging for Britain series…
