Matthew Roberts
Find a nature reserve near you
From ancient woodlands full of bird song in spring, meadows brimming with wild flowers in summer to heathlands in the heart of Sherwood Forest, our reserves bring you close to nature right across the county. With dozens of peaceful and uplifting sanctuaries the length and breadth of Nottinghamshire our network of sites helps people explore the wildlife right on their doorstep.
Nature for health
We want more people to discover that daily contact with wildlife improves their mental health, and we want more people to care about and take action for wildlife as a result. Seeing birds near our homes, walking through green spaces filled with wild flowers, and along rivers that are clean and clear reduces stress, fatigue, anxiety and depression.
Daily contact with nature is also linked to better physical health, including reductions in obesity and improved concentration.
Annesley Woodhouse Quarry
Restored quarries can make fantastic spaces for wildlife and this species rich grassland site covering just over 2.25 hectares was…
Hagg Lane (Idle Washlands)
Excellent birdwatching site with good examples of wet grassland which attracts large numbers of wintering and passage waterfowl.
Stonepit Plantation
Stonepit Plantation is an abandoned quarry, combining both woodland and parkland areas.
Staunton Quarry
Staunton Quarry includes a well-vegetated water body, some grassland, planted poplars, and other broadleaved woodland.
Aldercar Flash (Erewash Meadows)
Primarily a wetland site, this reserve is home to many species of water birds and insects.
Kimberley Meadow
This small meadow supports botanically-rich limestone grassland, which is notable for an abundance of meadow saxifrage (Saxifraga…
Attenborough Nature Reserve
A beautiful complex of flooded former gravel pits and islands providing exceptional habitat for a wide range of wildlife.
Faith Marriott
A Nature Reserve with a difference - Our wildlife 'secret garden' which includes many of its original 1930s features. A chance…
Girton Grasslands
The grasslands have unique properties, enabling them to support a specific range of common and rare wildflowers, as well as…
Ashtons Meadow
An ancient meadow, surrounded by species rich hedgerows, it is no wonder that it is a Site of Special Scientific Interest. This…
Little Holly Corner
Our smallest nature reserve, Little Holly Corner demonstrates just what can be achieved for wildlife in a small space
Eakring Meadows
One of the best remaining neutral grasslands in the county
