About the reserve

Woodberry Wetlands was opened by Sir David Attenborough in 2016, having previously been known as Stoke Newington East Reservoir. The wetlands are the result of a proposal by the Trust to enhance the reservoir for wildlife and open it publicly so people can access a high quality, natural space in a densely built-up environment. The site is owned by Thames Water and managed by London Wildlife Trust.

The nature reserve is managed by a volunteering team who help maintain reedbeds, grassland and hedgerows through regular conservation volunteering workdays. A programme of wildlife monitoring and surveys is also undertaken.

Our newly refurbished footpath is now open for all visitors to enjoy. The path has been generously widened and it's sitting on higher ground, which offers people an uninterrupted view of the lake. This is especially great news for birdwatchers.
We have installed six new public benches with back support.

The path surface has been finished to a high standard, and wheelchair users will have a more enjoyable experience. There is currently no access to the woodland trail but we are hoping this will only be for the next few months. According to engineer instructions, the underground installations need to settle down before we can reopen the trail for public use.