All our nature reserves are free and open for you to visit - view all of our nature reserves below or use our nature reserves map to find one close to you.
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Blackmoor Copse in Salisbury was our first nature reserve and we have been looking after it since 1962. Read more
This former military airfield in Cricklade is being turned back into wildlife-rich hay meadow. Read more
The eight meadows that make up this nature reserve on the edge of the Braydon Forest in Malmesbury are awash with wild flowers and alive with insects during summer. Read more
A walk through this Site of Special Scientific Interest in Wroughton takes you from stream-soaked valley floor, up steep slopes to level land at the top. Read more
This chalk downland offers superb views of Salisbury Cathedral and the surrounding countryside. Read more
Conigre Mead in Melksham was a field of rough grass until local volunteers dug ponds, cleared scrub and planted trees and wildflowers. Read more
This chalk downland valley in Salisbury is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and worth a visit at any time of year for its sweeping views. Read more
A small orchard with old cricket field in Devizes. Areas converted into wildflower beds. Read more
This stretch of chalk grassland curves across the steep side of a combe (valley) near Knook, on the edge of Salisbury Plain. Read more
Visit these three meadows near Royal Wootton Bassett in spring and summer for their vivid wildflower displays. Read more
These three hay meadows in Minety with countless wildflowers form a Site of Special Scientific Interest because of their long history of traditional farming. Read more
This ancient woodland in Trowbridge was given to us in 1991. The wood connects with our Biss Wood nature reserve and the Green Lane Nature Park. Read more
This pocket of woodland in Swindon provides a breathing space for wildlife in west Swindon. In April and May you can enjoy a stunning display of native bluebells. Read more
Ham Hill is a tiny area of steeply sloping chalk downland in Hungerford, strewn with wildflowers and offering great views. Read more
We bought this small section of dismantled railway in Marlborough from British Rail in 1988 for £1. It has a variety of common plants and birds such as whitethroat and garden warbler. Read more
This steeply sloping chalk downland in Marlborough has no set footpaths so you can wander freely over the grass. Enjoy the uninterrupted views of rolling countryside and, in the summer, the wildflowers. Read more
Jones's Mill in Pewsey is a fen, made up of wet woodland, ponds and wet grassland. Its peaty soils are fed by natural springs and the Salisbury Avon flows through its centre. Read more
Set within the New Forest National Park, the bog is a floating carpet of feathery moss with expanses of heather and purple moor-grass. Read more
Take a walk at Langford Lakes Nature Reserve in Steeple Langford around the four beautiful lakes to spot birds including kingfisher and maybe even an otter. Read more
Lower Moor in Cricklade opened in 2007 and is the gateway to Clattinger Farm, Oaksey Moor Farm Meadow, Lower Moor Farm and Sandpool nature reserves. Read more
This nature reserve in Wilton is a wonderful example of the traditional chalk downland that was once widespread in Wiltshire. It is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest due to the rich variety of grassland plants. Read more
Morgan's Hill in Calne is a Site of Special Scientific Interest for its orchids, butterflies and for the general quality of chalk grassland and wildflowers. Read more
The five fields covering 25 hectares near Royal Wootton Bassett are abundant with wildflowers in summer, with a wealth of butterflies, crickets and pollinating insects. Read more
This crescent-shaped wooded island in the River Nadder can be viewed from the river bank, but there is no public access. Read more