About the reserve

Please note that access to this site is by appointment only.

The predominant habitat of Nower Wood is semi-ancient oak woodland, which may date back as far as the Domesday Book. The reserve is also a Site of Nature Conservation Importance (SNCI).

In addition to the Oak and a few scattered Scots Pine, the reserve also contains Hazel coppice, a small area of chalk grassland, a small heathland glade, butterfly ride and three man-made ponds, which are used for dipping.

A number of bird species can be seen, including Sparrowhawk, Woodcock, woodpecker (two species) and Wood Warbler. There is also an assortment of tits as well as Treecreepers and Nuthatches. Adders and Grass Snakes are occasionally seen, whilst Roe Deer, Badgers and Foxes have all been regularly recorded.

Nower Wood Education Centre

Nower Wood is a private educational nature reserve featuring classrooms, amenities and acres of beautiful natural surroundings.

Whilst Nower Wood is closed to the general public, The Trust holds regular adult learning courses, holiday clubs and open days at the reserve, as well as hosting school sessions most week days.

Surrounded by semi-ancient woodland, the centre features three spacious indoor classrooms, an all-weather outdoor classroom, accessible dipping pond, raised mini beast habitats and an accessible woodland trail. The centre also has Changing Places toilet facilities.

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