Great days out on your doorstep
Our nature reserves, wetlands, and reservoirs offer refuge to all kinds of wildlife. From swallows to Holly Blues, we have a range of wildlife for you to discover.
They’re also the perfect place to take a deep breath of fresh air and get lost in nature.. At some locations, you can enjoy sailing, paddle boarding, angling and windsurfing.
Plus many of our sites offer rich heritage and a chance for you to:
- Make a difference
- Get involved with volunteering activities
- Join as a member
- Soak up history
Watch our video to view great days out on your doorstep.
Visit our nature reserves
Enjoy the wonders of the natural world at our wildlife havens. These include the UK’s biggest bat, circling buzzards and migrant reed warblers.
Kempton Nature Reserve
Find your wild and unwind at this 50-acre wetland oasis, a slice of paradise not far from the city.
Hogsmill Nature Reserve
Peek out from a secret bird hide to spot swooping sparrowhawks, then be mesmerised by life on the lagoon.
Beckton Nature Reserve
Small but beautifully formed Beckton is bustling with wildlife. Smiles are guaranteed with every visit.
Crossness Nature Reserve
Discover some of Britain’s shyest creatures and all kinds of rare animals that make it their home.
Farmoor Reservoir
Farmoor is a dream destination for anglers and sailors. Not only that, it’s a haven for migrating birds, too.
Wander into wetlands
Visit our wetlands and you’ll wander into a whole new world of wild. Each one is an oasis of nature, intertwined with the history and development of London’s water supply.
Woodberry Wetlands
A natural gem, nestling in Hackney. Who says you can’t lose yourself in nature in London?
Walthamstow Wetlands
Award-winning with no less than ten reservoirs, Walthamstow is not just a day out, it’s a dream location.
Take part in fishing
Pitch up at some of the UK’s favourite fishing spots, all year-round. Fish from bank or boat and see what you can catch.
Discover Farmoor Fishery
Tasty trout and 40-pound pike await your fishing skills at Farmoor. Visit for the day or sign up for the season.
Walthamstow Fishery
London’s largest fishery with course and fly fishing across 10 reservoirs. Beginners can get a taste and experts can be tested.
Discover history at our heritage sites
This isn’t any old history. We’re talking mind-blowing Victorian marvels, awe-inspiring engines and 400-year-old aqueducts.
So, dust off your time machine and get hands on with the heritage that makes us who we are today.
Visit a revolutionary pumping station, steam engines and walk-through sewers.
