Yockletts Bank
This must-see site for orchid aficionados has ancient woodland on a chalk escarpment with a clay cap. The slope of the valley supports mixed woodland of ash, hornbeam and beech with a hazel…
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Filming and photography on our nature reserves
Looking to film on one of Kent Wildlife Trust's nature reserves? Make a request here
East Blean Wood NNR
This Ancient semi-natural woodland is recognised as a site of international importance for wildlife.
A guide to chalk downland species: From plants to reptiles
Chalk grassland – also known as chalk downland or lowland calcareous grassland – is an increasingly rare habitat and one of the richest in Western Europe. In England, it’s mostly found on the…
Our work transforming Polhill Bank into species-rich chalk downland
Our work at Polhill Bank has been ongoing for several years now. Over time, we have purchased more neighbouring patches of land there, adding up to around 16 hectares now under our nature-positive…
Roadside Nature Reserves
The Kent and Medway Road Verge Project, established in 1994, works to identify, protect and manage road verges which contain threatened habitats or wildlife.
Visiting our reserves
A guide on how to explore and enjoy our reserves in a wildlife-friendly way.
Respecting Our Reserves
While the vast majority of people who visit our reserves, do so respectfully, we have seen an increase in anti-social behaviour. Please help us by reporting damage to us immediately and if you see anything suspicious, call the police.
Our Top Nature Reserves
Kent Wildlife Trust manages over 80 nature reserves across the county, boasting a diverse range of habitats and species. To help you know where to start, we've assembled some of our top recommended reserves to visit.
Dogs on our reserves
Please be an aware and responsible dog walker to help us keep Kent’s wildlife safe this spring.
Our plans for Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve
At Kent Wildlife Trust, nature’s recovery is at the heart of what we do, and the protection and restoration of wildlife is our primary goal in the redevelopment of the Sevenoaks visitor centre and reserve.
Roadside Nature Reserves Volunteers Update
Updates from the Roadside Nature Reserves volunteers.