Our Nature Reserves
Full list of nature reserves in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
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Winchester nature reserves
Winchester has a number of fantastic of reserves, which offer a beautiful range of habitats, right in the heart of the city. The Winchester reserves offer a great variety of activities for schools, preschools and further education groups.
Visiting Nature Reserves
We love nature and we want others to love it too.
Dog walking on our nature reserves
We're proud of the fact that many of our nature reserves are beautiful, inviting and attractive to people looking for nice places to walk their four legged friends. Here are some simple ways that you can enjoy walking your dog on our nature reserves whilst preserving their value for wildlife.
Swanwick Lakes Nature Reserve
Swanwick Lakes has become one of the Trust’s most popular nature reserves. Much of the reserve is woodland and comes alive with bird song in the spring. Swanwick Lakes is managed in partnership…
Please do not swim on our nature reserves
Our nature reserves are havens for wildlife - please do not swim in them
What is a nature reserve?
If you’ve ever visited a nature reserve, you’ll know how special they can be. Nature reserves are treasure troves of wildlife wonders, often hosting exciting rarities which had sadly become…
Isle of Wight Nature Reserves
We are proud that our Island nature reserves provide a refuge for some of our most vulnerable wildlife. These special places are vital to the existence of much of our biodiversity and without them…
Testwood Lakes Nature Reserve
Testwood Lakes is a hidden wildlife haven where lapwing, oystercatcher and great crested grebe breed in the spring, and butterflies, dragonflies and damselflies gather in the summer. A beautiful…
Exciting changes at Blashford Lakes nature reserve
Have you seen some exciting things happening at Blashford Lakes nature reserve? We've started work to update the nature reserve thanks to two large grants and generous contributions from some…
Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve
Created from flooded gravel pits, Blashford Lakes is now a bustling centre of activity, used by thousands of birds all year round including kingfisher, lapwing and oystercatcher.
Thank you - Isle of Wight Nature Reserves
Your support is vital to helping us create space for wildlife, restore and protect vital habits for threatened species and build a stronger connection between people and nature.