Nightingale

With woodland, reedbeds, grassland, heathland and the wild coast to explore, you can easily spend a whole day at Minsmere. Enjoy family time pond dipping or den building in the woods. Visit the shop and enjoy delicious food on our café terrace immersed in the tranquillity of nature.

This small but beautiful reserve has a lot to give – rugged heathland, woodland, reedbeds hiding Bitterns and Bearded Tits, and a shingle beach with dramatic views out to sea.

Step into a landscape of wildflower meadows, pools and newly restored heathland. Why not stay until dusk to witness night-time wildlife such as bats? Bring a picnic or visit our café. Children will enjoy our wild play area.

Wander through the Bluebell woods while listening out for the Nightingale's song and the woodpecker's drum.

Marvel at the magnificent array of water birds that rest, breed and feed at Cliffe Pools, with a backdrop of lagoons, pools and the River Thames beyond.

Songbirds and butterflies fill Blean Woods with stunning sounds and beautiful colour. Hear Lesser Spotted Woodpeckers drumming, catch the song of a Nightingale and see rare Heath Fritillary butterflies flutter along the trails.

Explore ancient woodland fringing a stunning estuary. From Hazel Dormice to ducks, Stour Estuary always has something special in store.

Adventure through the ancient woodland pathways of Wolves Wood, through trees at every stage of growth.

Explore Bluebell woods, a cherry orchard and wetlands. Wander the reserve and see herons and egrets, Nightingales, Water Voles and more.