Find a nature reserve near where you live or plan your visit to any of our 42 nature reserves or four visitor centres across Dorset. Entry is free to all and our nature reserves are open 7 days a week.

Please check the visitor centre pages for current opening times.
Before you go, please read our reserve safety and visitor information.
Find out about taking your dog to a nature reserve.

Will you Help Nature Take the Lead?

Dorset's wildlife faces multiple threats. But we've seen that nature can recover.

Now, we need your help to bring what we've learned at Wild Woodbury and Lyscombe to more places across Dorset. Your donation today can help create, restore and connect habitats across the county, giving wildlife the space it needs to recover and thrive.

Help Nature Take the Lead