Ashley Wood
Blandford Forum, Dorset
An ancient hazel and ash coppice which is carpeted in bluebells in the spring. Located east of Blandford forum and perfect for seeing butterflies and listening to the woodland birds sing.
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Bracketts Coppice
Yeovil
A hidden gem in west Dorset. This is home to some of Dorset's best loved species including dormice, otters and woodpeckers.
Broad Oak Orchard
Sturminster Newton, Dorset
A charming pocket of old orchard - sit awhile in the dappled shade of an apple tree and watch the insects buzz by.
Brownsea Island
Poole, Dorset
Dorset Wildlife Trust manages 100 hectares of land on the northern side of Brownsea Island in partnership with the National Trust. The brand new Lookout wildlife observatory and two bird hides…
Bugdens Meadows
Verwood, Dorset
Species-rich meadows at the heart of Verwood in the east of the county.
Collyer's Brook
Fontmell Magna, Dorset
A peaceful place to take time out and enjoy the natural world.
Corfe Mullen Meadows
Wimborne, Dorset
A traditional hay meadow with an abundance of wildflower species.
Fontmell Down
Shaftesbury, Dorset
A rare chance to see stunning displays of chalk downland flowers and butterflies with stunning views over the Blackmore Vale.
Girdlers Coppice
Sturminster Newton, Dorset
A fine example of oak woodland and hazel coppice with a very rich ground flora
Greenhill Down
Blandford Forum, Dorset
A reserve with a mix of different habitats, attracting a wide variety insects and birds