Downe Bank
Downe Bank is a uniquely special nature reserve, due to fundamental scientific studies carried out here by Charles Darwin.
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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
Down To Earth
Down to Earth is a new project based across Romney Marsh. The project is centred around improving the well-being of women through being active in nature.
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.
Introducing Downe Bank Nature Reserve - the sleepy wildflower meadow that captured the hearts of the Planet Earth III crew, including Sir David Attenborough
Sir David Attenborough presents the series opener for BBC flagship series Planet Earth III from Kent Wildlife Trust’s Downe Bank Nature Reserve in Bromley
National Marine Week: The North East Kent Marine Protected Area
The county of Kent is blessed with an extensive coastal and intertidal environment comprising elements of the eastern Thames Estuary, the southern North Sea and the English Channel. In north-east…
Visiting our reserves
A guide on how to explore and enjoy our reserves in a wildlife-friendly way.
High Downs
The High Downs Project is an exciting initiative to improve the environment in the countryside between the Elham and Petham valleys within the Kent Downs AONB. The landscape is characterized by chalk grassland valleys, ancient woodland, heathland and hedgerow. The project is funded by National Grid and brings together The Kent Downs AONB, Kent Wildlife Trust (KWT), Natural England (NE) and the Forestry Commission (FC) as well as local farmers, private landowners and local communities who will work together to improve this landscape for people and wildlife.
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.
High Downs- Volunteers Update
Updates from the High Downs area volunteers.
Dogs on our reserves
Please be an aware and responsible dog walker to help us keep Kent’s wildlife safe this spring.