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Bugdens Meadows
Species-rich meadows at the heart of Verwood in the east of the county.
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.
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…
How to grow a wild patch or mini meadow
Whether it's a flowerpot, flowerbed, wild patch in your lawn, or entire meadow, planting wildflowers provides vital resources to support a wide range of insects that couldn't survive in…
Corfe Mullen Meadows
A traditional hay meadow with an abundance of wildflower species.
Meadow Walk with Jim White Celebrating National Meadows Day
Join Jim White at Kingcombe National Nature Reserve for a walk through our beautiful wildflower meadows on National Meadows Day
Creatures of the Night at Lorton Meadows
Come and explore Lorton Meadows nature reserve at dusk where we will be out looking for bats, owls and other creatures of the night.
Lorton Meadows Conservation Centre
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.
Please note…
Meadow buttercup
Meadow buttercup is a tall and stately buttercup, with buttery-yellow flowers that pepper meadows, pastures, gardens and parks with little drops of sunshine.
Meadow grasshopper
The meadow grasshopper can be found in damp, unimproved pastures and meadows throughout summer. Males can be seen rubbing their legs against their wings to create a 'song' for the…
Meadow thistle
On first glance, the meadow thistle looks a bit like a knapweed - it's not as prickly as other thistles and only carries one pinky-purple flower head. It can be found in damp meadows and…