Chapel Bank
A secluded chalk grassland reserve and butterfly spotter’s paradise.
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peregrine falcon credit Bertie Gregory - Bertie Gregory/2020VISION
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Hutchinson's Bank
A large area of secluded chalk grassland and woodland, supporting many rare plants and insects, which has benefited from the return of traditional grazing.
Threecorner Grove
A chalk woodland wonder on London’s southern extremity.
Discovering chalk grassland at Hutchinson's Bank
In my time so far as a Keeping it Wild trainee, I have been lucky enough to be based at Hutchinson's Bank in Croydon. Here we are helping to conserve the rich chalk grassland habitat. There’s…
Hutchinson's Bank planning proposal - LWT position statement
London Wildlife Trust position statement on the proposal for a new 11-flat block near to Hutchinson's Bank nature reserve.
My chapel
Elaine visits Thurrock Thameside Nature Park every day if she can on her lunch break from work, to watch wildlife and unwind. As a Christian, nature makes Elaine feel connected to God and creation…
3 nature reserves to visit this spring
We care for 36 nature reserves in London. They range from small, inner city havens to spacious woodlands, wildflower meadows and wetlands.
Our reserves are all free to visit, and we’ve…
3 nature reserves to visit this summer
Summer is a great time to get outside and connect with nature, so why not take a lazy stroll through a wildflower meadow, spotting butterflies and bees, or amble alongside a river, hearing the…
Bank vole
The chestnut-brown bank vole is our smallest vole and can be found in hedgerows, woodlands, parks and gardens. It is ideal prey for owls, weasels and kestrels.
Three nature reserves to visit in London
Did you know that we have 36 nature reserves across London - and they are all free to visit!
Three nature reserves to visit this autumn
Autumn is a wonderful time to visit one of the 36 nature reserves we care for in London. Marvel at the changing colours of the leaves, collect shiny conkers and spot exciting fungi springing up…
Filming and photography on our nature reserves
Our nature reserves have been used as locations by a wide range of media. The nature of requests vary widely and we are usually happy to accommodate them if possible as long as disturbance to wildlife can be kept to a minimum. Location fees vary according to the length of filming (e.g. day/half day rates) and the nature of the enterprise, please find pricing below.