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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Aldbury Nowers Nature Reserve

Aldbury Nowers

Tring, Hertfordshire

Beautiful chalk grassland alive with wildflowers and butterflies in the summer.

Alpine Meadow Nature Reserve

Alpine Meadow

Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire

A fine piece of chalk grassland in a wooded valley within the unspoilt Ashridge Woodlands.

The clear waters of river Mimram on a sunny day, there are water plants in the river and there is vegetation on the banks. In the background is a meadow extending into the distance and a couple of trees against a blue sky.

Archer's Green

Hertford, Hertfordshire

Floodplain grassland along the River Mimram chalk stream containing a mosaic of wet and dry grassland communities, marginal swamp, wet woodland, parkland trees, hedgerows, and diverse chalk stream…

Balls Wood Nature Reserve

Balls Wood

Hertford , Hertfordshire

A large, varied woodland boasting wide sunny rides.

Orchids at Blagrove Common

Blagrove Common

Sandon, Hertfordshire

One of the finest areas of marshy grassland in Hertfordshire where orchids abound.

Danemead Nature Reserve

Danemead

Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire

This Site of Special Scientific Interest contains important Oak Hornbeam woodland where Broad-leaved Helleborines and butterflies thrive

Fir and Pond Woods Nature Reserve

Fir and Pond Woods

Potters Bar, Hertfordshire

A diverse woodland reserve that features a meadow dotted with ancient ant hills and a medieval fish pond.

Frogmore Meadows

Frogmore Meadows

Chenies, Hertfordshire

These marvellous wildflower meadows are a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).

Hertfordshire Heath

Hertford Heath

Hertford, Hertfordshire

One of a very few patches of surviving heathland in Hertfordshire which supports a special mix of wildlife.

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