Woodberry Wetlands

Woodberry Wetlands is a haven for wildlife and people in Hackney: 11 hectares of reed-fringed ponds and dykes, free and accessible to everyone.

Location

Woodberry Wetlands, Main Entrance via New River Path Lordship Road

London

N16 5HQ

Know before you go

Walking trails

Please note: Thames Water are currently carrying out essential maintenance on the East Reservoir and the gravel path between The Coal House Café and the northern entrance will be closed until February 2026.

The Coal House Café for visitors and New River Studio for events will remain open as normal during the works. The New River Path will also remain open and unaffected by the works.

For more information visit Thames Water's website.

Access

Access is level into the reserve, with no steep gradients on the main wheelchair-accessible path that leads from the main entrance to the Coal House, and then on to the New River Studio. Seating is provided at various points around the route. Disabled parking bays are available outside each entrance.

Dogs

Assistance dogs only

Guide dogs and Assistance dogs only

Facilities

Visitor centre

Toilets

Shop

Cafe/refreshments

Picnic area

Accessible toilet

Baby changing facilities

When to visit

Opening times

October – March: 9:30am – 4pm
(last entry through the East gate at 3:30pm)

April – September: 9:30am – 5pm
(last entry through the East gate at 4:30pm)

Please note the reserve will be closed on Saturday 7th June

Best time to visit

March to November

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.

Contact us

Karolina Leszczynska-Gogol

Contact number: 07483095985

Contact email: enquiries@wildlondon.org.uk

Environmental designation

Site of Metropolitan Importance for Nature Conservation

Café

National Lottery Heritage Fund

London Wildlife Trust could not open Woodberry Wetlands without the generous support of a wide range of trusts and foundations, lottery distributors, landfill funders and other grant-making bodies.

We are immensely grateful to our supporters (listed below), whether large or small, who help continue to make Woodberry Wetlands a reality.