East Reservoir
The reserve
London Wildlife Trust is creating a new garden space on an historic site nestled between the new river and East Reservoir in Stamford Hill. Complete with a fully equipped eco-classroom with a living roof, it provides a base for school visits and a variety of community projects.
Local people can take part in a number of hands on activities including growing wild food in the community raised beds, bird watching over the reservoir, arts and craft workshops, landscape design and construction, wildwalks and mini-beast hunts along the nature trail.
Habitats you'll see
Reservoir, river, mini-beast village, summer meadow, woodland copse, stag beetle sanctuary
Species you might spot
Great crested grebe, common tern, reed bunting; emperor dragonflies; speckled wood
What’s in my backyard?
Find out what species have been spotted on this reserve with the fantastic WIMBY tool, run by GiGL – Greenspace Information for Greater London.
Visit us
We are on the corner of Newnton Close and Bethune Road, London N16 5BW
The Centre is open but access to most areas is limited so please call first to arrange a visit.
020 8802 4573 / 07734 599 730
Map
School visits
Fancy arranging a school trip to this site? Our experienced staff can provide your class with a hands-on outdoor learning experience directly linked to the National Curriculum. Have a look at our education pages for more information.
Site status
Site of Metropolitan Importance; part of Stoke Newington Reservoirs Conservation Area for outstanding character
West Reservoir
The reserve
The Stoke Newington Reservoirs Conservation Area for outstanding character includes part of the New River, both the East and the West reservoirs, and the surrounding meadows. A number of listed buildings are included such as the former Victorian ‘Castle’ pumping station and the WRC tower building. The Reservoirs themselves are also a designated Site of Metropolitan Importance for their visiting winter bird populations.
London Wildlife Trust has been working at the West Reservoir Centre since April 2003. We currently run an environmental education project at the centre. Our facilities include a fully equipped indoor classroom, qualified and experienced teachers, an outside lunch area, toilets and hand washing facilities, all of which are accessible by wheelchair users.
Habitats you'll see
Reservoir, river, pond and reed-bed; grasslands, scrub and hedgerow.
Species you might spot
Heron and reed bunting; damselflies; pipistrelle and noctule bats.
What’s in my backyard?
Find out what species have been spotted on this reserve with the fantastic WIMBY tool, run by GiGL – Greenspace Information for Greater London.
Visit us
The Centre is open every day, but access to most areas is limited so please call first to arrange a visit.
Map
School visits
Fancy arranging a school trip to this site? Our experienced staff can provide your class with a hands-on outdoor learning experience directly linked with the National Curriculum. Have a look at our education pages for more information.
The Field Studies Council has some invaluable Key Stage 4 aquatic habitat resources available linked to West Reservoir - visit their London Outdoor Science pages to download them.
Site status
Site of Metropolitan Importance; part of Stoke Newington Reservoirs Conservation Area for outstanding character
Further site information can be found on:
