Nature Quest

This nature reserve is set in a stunning mix of woodlands & wetlands on the banks of Loch Leven, with breath taking views and a diverse mix of habitats.

Look out for dragonflies darting over the ponds and watch birds swoop across the lagoons in the setting sun. Your little ones will love playing in our giant sand pit and wild play area too.

Discover the Wild Heart of Newport! Step into the Newport Wetlands Nature Reserve—an industrial landscape reclaimed by nature. Just minutes from urban life at the mouth of the River Usk, you’ll find a breathtaking escape teeming with wildlife, adventure, and unforgettable experiences for all ages.

Wander through our wetlands and discover the wealth of wildlife here at Saltholme, from Common Terns and Avocets to dragonflies and moths. Refuel in the café, then little ones can enjoy the wild play area and discovery zone. Join us for pond dipping, meadow sweeping or a Saltholme Safari!


Explore this former open cast coal mine and see how nature has reclaimed this industrial landscape. Join us for an event – how about staying out until after dark to see what night-time wildlife we can find?

This is a land where Bitterns sneak through reedbeds, orchids bejewel meadows and in summer, the Cuckoo calls reverberate through woodlands.

With woodland, reedbeds, grassland, heathland and the wild coast to explore, you can easily spend a whole day at Minsmere. Enjoy family time pond dipping or den building in the woods. Visit the shop and enjoy delicious food on our café terrace immersed in the tranquillity of nature.

Your walk to the sea and a vast sandy beach takes you past freshwater and saltwater lagoons, each attracting different birds. Join us for a guided walk to make the most of your experience here.

This Lincolnshire nature reserve is a special place. Whichever season you visit, there's wildlife to watch and trails to tromp. Spy foraging Avocets, boxing Hares, and hunting Hen Harriers all at Frampton Marsh.