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Arreton Down Nature Reserve

Arreton Down Nature Reserve

A beautiful nature reserve famous for its butterflies

  • Birdwatching
  • Butterflies
  • Historical interest
  • Stunning views
  • Wildflowers
Bouldner Forest by Nat Rogers

Bouldnor Forest Nature Reserve

A fascinating nature reserve with a prehistoric past

  • Blooming heather
  • Exploring woods
  • Geological interest
  • Historical interest
  • Stunning views
 Coulters Dean nature reserve by Ian Cameron-Reid

Coulters Dean Nature Reserve

A tiny woodland and grassland reserve and an invaluable retreat for a host of different species

  • Butterflies
  • Getting away from it all
  • Historical interest
  • Wildflowers
Short eared owl © John Hilton

Farlington Marshes Nature Reserve

One of our flagship nature reserves and a real wildlife gem

  • Birdwatching
  • Historical interest
  • Overwintering birds
  • Stunning views
Heron at Fishlake © Roger Betteridge

Fishlake Meadows Nature Reserve

A spectacular wetland and a birder’s paradise

  • A sense of the wild
  • Birdwatching
  • Historical interest
  • Overwintering birds
Kingfishers © Jon Hawkins - Surrey Hills Photography

Hockley Meadows Nature Reserve

Historic water meadows along the River Itchen, perfect for a revitalising walk

  • Ancient trees
  • Historical interest
  • Insect spotting
  • Tranquil waters
  • Wildflowers
Knighton Down

Knighton Down Nature Reserve

A fascinating reserve with spectacular views and spooky historical surroundings

  • Big skies
  • Butterflies
  • Historical interest
  • Stunning views
  • Wildflowers
Noar Hill by Ian Cameron Reid

Noar Hill Nature Reserve

The perfect location for a picturesque summer walk

  • Butterflies
  • Getting away from it all
  • Historical interest
  • Insect spotting
  • Wildflowers
St Catherine's Hill, Winchester, by Ed Merritt

St Catherine's Hill Nature Reserve

A beautiful chalk downland hill offering fantastic views over Winchester

  • A family day out
  • Butterflies
  • Historical interest
  • Stunning views
  • Wildflowers
Swanwick Lake, by John Windust

Swanwick Lakes Nature Reserve

Study Centre car park is now open and closes at dusk each day. This is the only parking area for the reserve. If full, please do not park on surrounding roads. The Study Centre remains closed so…

  • A family day out
  • Butterflies
  • Exploring woods
  • Historical interest
  • Wildflowers
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