Stanborough Reedmarsh
Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
At the farthest end of the popular Stanborough Park Lakes is a quiet and rich wildlife haven, including the third-largest reedbed in Hertfordshire.
Nature Reserves
Frogmore Meadows (c) Josh Kubale
Whether you're discovering a new reserve or returning to an old favourite, we hope you enjoy your visit and leave feeling refreshed and inspired by nature.
A few simple things can make a big difference when you visit.
- Please be considerate of other visitors by giving people plenty of space where you can, particularly in hides and other enclosed areas.
- Ash dieback has affected some of our nature reserves, which means access may occasionally need to change or areas may close temporarily to keep everyone safe. Please check the reserve information page before you visit for the latest updates.
- To help wildlife thrive, please follow any on-site signs, keep dogs under effective control and take all your rubbish home with you.
- We also ask everyone to follow Natural England's Countryside Code – Respect, Protect and Enjoy.
- For everyone's safety, please don't light fires or BBQs, and don't swim or use boats on our nature reserves.
Thank you for helping us care for these wonderful places so that people and wildlife can enjoy them for years to come.
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Stocker's Lake
Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire
A large and attractive lake in the Colne Valley with nationally important numbers of wintering birds, including spectacular Goldeneye and Smew.
Tewin Orchard and Hopkyns Wood
Tewin, Hertfordshire
This traditional village orchard has locally distinct fruit varieties and is home to a wonderful array of wildlife
Tewinbury
Hertford, Hertfordshire
A diverse reserve nestling in the Mimram Valley.
Thorley Wash
Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A reserve filled with birdsong south of Bishop’s Stortford, and one of a string of wetlands flanking the Stort Navigation.
Tring Reservoirs
Tring, Hertfordshire
Originally built to serve the canal system, the reservoirs have become one of the best birdwatching spots in southern England.
Uxbridge Alderglade
Uxbridge, Hertfordshire
A small urban nature reserve along a former railway embankment, bordered by the ancient Shires ditch and Frays River.
Waterford Heath
Hertford, Hertfordshire
A locally rare open habitat in Hertfordshire, where Grizzled Skipper butterflies feed on Wild Strawberry and Common Agrimony.
Willowmead
Hertford, Hertfordshire
A small reserve situated next to the River Mimram which is home to plentiful birdlife, including Kingfishers.