Cross Lane Meadows
A large area of re-seeded wildflower meadows, formerly arable farming fields, this site is now protected for its wildlife and landscape value.
A large area of re-seeded wildflower meadows, formerly arable farming fields, this site is now protected for its wildlife and landscape value.
Join Durham Wildlife Trust in celebrating the first day of ‘30 Days Wild’ at an exciting open garden event.
Nature lovers are being invited to an event aimed at empowering North-East people to get involved in supporting wildlife.
One of the best wetland sites in the region; regionally important for its high number of bird species
Access to Rainton Meadows is limited due to flooding.
Spring sightings around the nature reserve
We have some new additions to Rainton Meadows. A flock of 30 to be precise.
These welsh black and Hebridean cross sheep will be grazing across three fields from January to March this year…
A new reedbed creation project is taking place at Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve, funded by Biffa Award.
These grasslands occupy part of the site of the former Chopwell Colliery and provide nectar sources for insects and breeding opportunities for ground nesting birds.
A good birdwatching site with over 200 species of birds
Find your local Wildlife Trust event and get stuck in to wild activities, talks, walks and much more.