Reserve safety and visitor information
A few top tips to bear in mind when you visit our nature reserves
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Our visitor centres
Enjoy a warm welcome at any of our visitor centres, situated in stunning natural places abundant with wildlife. Best of all? Our centres are completely free to visit!
Kingcombe Visitor Centre
Set amidst winding country lanes, delightful rivers and superb, unspoilt countryside, Kingcombe Visitor Centre is a place to relax and be inspired. Spend some time exploring our wildlife-friendly…
Dorset Wildlife Trust visitor centres are reopening
We’re pleased to be able to start the gradual reopening of our visitor centres from 12th April 2021. Our priority is keeping you safe, so in line with Government guidance, we require all centre…
Volunteers needed at Dorset Wildlife Trust visitor centres
Dorset Wildlife Trust is appealing for local people aged 18 and over to join our keen volunteers at their visitor centres at Kimmeridge Bay, Chesil Beach and Kingcombe, near Maiden Newton. Local…
Call-out for volunteers at Dorset Wildlife Trust's visitor centres
Dorset Wildlife Trust is looking for keen volunteers to join their friendly teams at The Fine Foundation Wild Chesil Centre, Portland, The Fine Foundation Wild Seas Centre, Kimmeridge and…
Dorset Wildlife Trust urges visitors to follow advice on using nature reserves during Covid-19 lockdown
Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) is advising anyone planning to visit one of its 42 nature reserves in Dorset to adhere to the government guidance for social distancing and to only use these sites as…
Our vision for Lyscombe nature reserve
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…
Free the beaver! A new vision for beavers in England and Wales
The Wildlife Trusts say: end enclosures and take action for beavers to be wild.
Explore our nature reserves and visitor centres
Most people live within a few miles of a Wildlife Trust nature reserve. From ancient woodlands to meadows and wetlands, they’re just waiting to be explored.
Wood warbler
Look for the wood warbler singing from the canopy of oak woodlands in the north and west of the UK. Green above, it has a distinctive, bright yellow throat and eyestripe.
Event submission form
Page for visitor centres, conservation teams and project staff to enter their events for Dorset Wildlife Trust. Please note that due to adverse weather, some events will need to be cancelled. If possible please include in the booking information on your event how they will be informed regarding any event cancellations closer to the time of the event.