It's amazing how many different species have taken to this new home. In late spring and early summer breeding birds such as coot, moorhen, mallard, little grebe and reed bunting set up home on and around the pond, wetland areas and reedbeds especially created on the reserve.

Meandering boardwalks take you on an amazing journey around the reserve; suspended above pools and marshy wetlands stuffed full of buzzing insects, damselflies and dragonflies, frogs, newts and toads.

Two bird hides are provided to give you two different outlooks over the reserve and its diverse range of habitats. The oak trees found on the reserve have been here for centuries - over 400 wildlife species have been recorded living in and around the trees!

There is a teaching area, where school groups can gather when the weather is inclement, a sensory garden, sculptures made from recycled materials, raised dipping ponds and a picnic area with benches made from recycled plastic.

The access around the reserve is suitable for wheelchairs.

Grid reference SJ 228 068