Kingcombe Meadows
Gateway to the Kingcombe National Nature Reserve (KNNR), Kingcombe Meadows offers the opportunity to step back in time on a traditional working farm complete with flower rich grassland, ancient…
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Coronation Meadow at Kingcombe
As we prepare to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III, it seems appropriate to reflect on the King's own initiative in 2013 to restore wildflower meadows in honour of the 60th…
Bug Hunting at Kingcombe Meadows
Come & explore the fascinating world of minibeasts in the meadows at Kingcombe Visitor Centre this Easter holiday.
Owls and Owl Pellets at Kingcombe Meadows
Explore the fascinating world of owls by examining the pellets they cough up which contain the bones and feathers of their prey.
Kingcombe Meadows & Powerstock Common designated as England’s newest National Nature Reserve
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…
Mini Meadows
Would you like a lawn full of flowers and insect life? The Mini Meadows download will help you to do just that.
Kingcombe's Wild Energy Project Report
A project update for everyone who donated to Kingcombe's Wild Energy Appeal in 2022
Water for Wildlife: Pond creation and river restoration at Kingcombe Meadows
At Kingcombe National Nature Reserve, Dorset Wildlife Trust is restoring the River Hooke and creating new ponds to bring life back to this precious chalk stream landscape. From re-meandering the…
Bugdens Meadows
Species-rich meadows at the heart of Verwood in the east of the county.
Kingcombe is BUZZING!
Steve tells us what's going on at Kingcombe, how the wildlife garden is coming along and what's coming up at the Kingcombe centre for the rest of the summer holidays!
Lorton Meadows
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.
The Kitchen at Kingcombe: Our first six months
Blanche Alexander, founder of the Kitchen at Kingcombe, reflects on the first six months operating at Kingcombe Meadows.