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Nature Reserves
Nature reserves are good fun for spotting animal and birds in their natural habitat.
Central London, East London; South London; West London; North London
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| Wildlife Trust | The wildlife Trusts London website lists all nature reserves in London | Wildlife London | |
| English Nature | English Nature has a website listing its nature reserves by area. | English Nature | |
| Central London | |||
| Camley St Natural Park | Two acres of wild green space in the heart of London. This innovative reserve, created on the banks of the Regents canal is a place for both people and wildlife. Special features include a pond, meadow and woodland, providing a natural environment for birds, bees, butterflies, amphibians and a rich variety of plant life | Wildlife London | |
| East (of) London | |||
| Barking & Dagenham Nature Reserves | The London Borough of Barking & Dagenham's website listing nature reserves in the borough | Barking & Dagenham's reserves | |
| Lee Valley Parka | A great place to take the bikes. Along the route you can stop off and take a look in the bird watch hideouts. If you really want to see it is worth taking binoculars with. We always park in the 'showground car park'. Alternatively, if you go to the Waltham Abbey entrance, the Dragonfly Sanctuary is worth going to on a hot summers' day. | Lee Valley Park | |
| West (of) London | |||
| Black Park Country Park | Between Slough & the M40 lies this large country park with something for everyone who likes to be outdoors. As well as unspoilt nature, including a nature reserve, Black Park offers extensive recreational areas and facilities. It is a great place for walking any time of the year, & ideal for a day out with friends & family when it's warm & sunny | Black Park | |
| The London Wetland Centre | In Hammersmith, W London, the London Wetland Centre has more than 40 hectares of created wetlands in the heart of a capital city. It offers visitors the chance to see rare and beautiful wetland wildlife just a stone's throw from central London. | The Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust, | |
| South London | |||
| Merton's nature reserves | The London Borough of Merton's website listing nature reserves in the borough | Merton Nature Reserves | |
| North (of) London | |||
| Rye Meads, Hoddesdon | Managed by the RSPB and Middx & Herts Wildlife Trust, this reserve is on the edge of the River Lee. Kingfishers & woodpeckers are regulars here. There are regular events held for families and bird watchers. | Rye Meads |
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