nature reserves & observatories

Visit Gibraltar Point Nature Reserve on the large stretch of unspoilt coastline that runs southward from Skegness to the south of The...

The UK’s only purpose-built Marine Observatory, located at Chapel Point on the North edge of Chapel St...

A wetland nature reserves with lakes and pools, noted for its wildfowl and waterbird communities making it ideal for...

Donna Nook is a treasured landscape in the UK with Britain being home to 40% of the world’s grey seal...

Discover one of Europe’s most important locations for for freshwater wildlife. Gain access to close-up views of...

Discover this naturally regenerated salt marsh area providing valuable wildlife habitats all year round and excellent views for the...

Discover Red Hill Nature Reserve, a steep natural chalk escarpment with acres of plateaued wild landscape with wild flower...

Explore 110 acres of beautiful nature in the Waters' Edge Country Park and Nature Reserve. Discover more about the natural world with the interactive displays in the...

Whisby Nature Park boasts an array of habitats and plant species. Just a short distance from Lincoln City centre is this relaxing natural...

Chapel Marsh Pit was created in 1953 after clay was extracted to repair the sea...

This diverse landscape is constructed of reed-beds, meadow, scrub, freshwater and saltwater environments, providing rich microscopic life and habitats for invertebrates....

A former clay pit that features open water and extensive reedbeds. Fifteen species of duck have been recorded here and moorhen, water rail, reed bunting, reed and sedge...

Saltfleetby-Theddlethorpe Dunes National Nature Reserve is open all year, but for dune flora May-June is recommended, May-October for migrant birds and the winter months...

One of the smaller former clay pits which supports many duck species. Snipe like wet grassland and marsh and listen out for the males who makes a ‘drumming’ sound...

Discover Lincolnshire's lost fenland at Willow Tree Fen, a former arable farm now nature reserve brimming with wildlife....

Wolla Bank Pit is flooded clay pits with Wolla Bank Reedbed on the opposite side of the road. A range of chalk-land flora as well as colonies of common spotted-orchid....

Formerly the home of four brave RAF squadrons, Woodhall Spa Airfield is now a haven for...

Discover mixed woodland in the Country Park and wet valleys, grassland and scrubland in the Nature...