Kings Dyke Nature Reserve

Welcome to the homepage of the national-award-winning Kings Dyke Nature Reserve.

 

2026 BioBlitz Results

Permit Applications and Renewals
If your permit is currently dated to 31st March 2024 and have sent in a renewal, this will be put on file and will be processed towards the end of the year. Your permit will still be active and you should by now have received the new code for the gate.
If your permit is dated 31st March 2024 and you have not yet received the code, please e-mail us with your details.
If your permit is dated 31st March 2023 or earlier, your membership is not active and you will need to send in a renewal now to receive the code.
Please be patient with us, as the office is very busy at this time – thank you. 

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King’s Dyke Nature reserve

Come and experience nature first hand. Kings Dyke Nature Reserve offers a peaceful place to observe an abundance of wildlife as well as offering facilities and activities for visitors including:

  • Bird-watching hides;
  • Fossil hunting area;
  • Pond dipping area;
  • Informative nature trails;
  • Elevated viewing areas;
  • School and community group visits;
  • Volunteer work parties;
  • A wide range of member events throughout the year;

The history of the site dates back to the 1920’s when clay was dug by pick-axe and shovel. The site was worked out in the 1970’s and was finally restored in 1995. It now offers a wonderful example of how industrial land can be transformed to benefit both wildlife and the local community. Disabled access is also available to part of the reserve.

All of this is available, all year round, via a free membership permit (which must be obtained prior to visiting). To obtain your free permit, please download and complete the application form on the left navigation menu. Please allow up to 1 week for applications to be processed. 

Please note, that to protect vulnerable wildlife, the nature reserve has a strict no dog policy.

Please explore the site for more information as well as the latest news from the reserve.

Members also have access to an active Facebook page, which has an array of wildlife photographs and the latest reserve sightings.