Sydenham Hill Wood
This is the oldest LWT reserve and has a mix of new and ancient woodland, with remnants of Victorian gardens. You will find more than 200 species of trees and plants, as well as rare fungi, insects, birds and woodland mammals.
Read MoreCentre for Wildlife Gardening
Great hidden spot in Peckham where you can find wildlife habitats, like ponds, chalk band, wildflower meadow, woodland copse, herb garden, stag beetle sanctuaries, insect hotels and raised permaculture beds.
Read MoreBeckenham Place Park
Beckenham Place Park boasts scenery of outstanding beauty. The park is home to a lake and ancient woodland and, unusually for an urban park, it features various listed buildings which are being renovated and brought back to life.
Read MoreWalthamstow Wetlands
Sessions led by the London Wildlife Trust. These are very hands-on nature sessions and are all linked to the national curriculum.
Read MoreQueen Elizabeth Olympic Park
This park is the legacy from the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2012 and London’s newest outdoor classroom. You can find lots of online resources for self guided tours on their website from KS1 to KS3, searchable by subject.
Read MoreEpping Forest
Home to Suntrap – Forest Centre, who have been welcoming schools and families since 1967. From EYFS to A-Levels, they offer workshops, day trips and residentials.
Read MoreHounslow Urban Farm
Hounslow Urban Farm is located in Feltham, a suburban town in Hounslow, west London.
Read MoreGunnersbury Triangle Nature Reserve
This wet woodland nature reserve is located close to Chiswick Park. Saved from development, it has been made for wildlife and it’s now a great site to explore fungi, insects and butterflies.
Read MoreCrane Park Island
From gunpowder factory to natural reserve, this 2 hectare site surrounded by the river Crane is a mosaic of woodland, scrub, ditches, ponds and reedbed. Crane Park Island is a multiple Green Flag award winner.
Read MoreChelsea Physic Garden
Great spot for the “botanically curious” and plant scientists.
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