Bradlaugh Fields

Bradlaugh Fields is a nature reserve featuring limestone grasslands interspersed with wooded areas and wetland habitats. The landscape combines open meadows with forested sections that create diverse environments across the site.

The site was converted from a former golf course into a nature reserve during the 1990s. This transformation marked the beginning of its current purpose as a protected space for wildlife and recreation.

The reserve serves as a gathering place where residents regularly walk and observe wildlife in their everyday leisure time. This daily use has woven it into the fabric of local community life.

The reserve has walking paths throughout, though some sections feature steep slopes and uneven ground. Wear sturdy footwear and plan for varied terrain when exploring the site.

The reserve harbors roughly one third of all British butterfly species alongside rare European plant species. This concentration of biodiversity makes it an unexpected wildlife hotspot within an urban setting.