Two miles south of Bridgnorth, Eardington Nature Reserve is a 12 hectares (30 acres) former sand and gravel quarry with an unusual mix of habitats.
It is situated just off the B4555 Highley Road near the village of Eardington, WV16 5LF.
FENR AGM Chairman’s Review October 2025 (open link)
Work Party Dates this winter and spring
If some hands-on conservation work appeals to you then why not join us at one of our volunteer work parties. All welcome, including families. Just turn up!!
Next work party date: Wednesday 4th March 2026
Time 10.15 am to 2pm … But even an hour or two helps
The objective of our winter work parties is to manage the reserve to improve the abundance and variety of plants and wildlife. The main task this winter involves thinning our woodlands by removing dead or weak trees, thus improving the habitat. Other jobs and repairs will also feature, as time and support allows.
Sturdy footwear, old clothes and gardening gloves are recommended, and you may want to bring a packed lunch and a drink.
For further information regarding work parties please email: workparty@fenr.org.uk
We look forward to welcoming you to Eardington Nature Reserve.
The ‘Flying Scotsman’ recent rare guest appearance at Severn Valley Railway
We have vacancies for volunteer gatekeepers. This voluntary role is vital in keeping the nature reserve open for visitors to enjoy.
It is for one week, every 8 weeks. The gates need to be open around 9am and closed at 4pm in the winter and 6pm in the summer.
If anyone is interested in contributing to this very special place that we are very lucky to have on our doorstep, please contact workparty@fenr.org.uk for more details.
Information leaflets…
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Viewing Platform, main pool
Bird Hide and Feeding Area
Things to see and do
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Take your binoculars and camera and see if you can spot some of the rare wildlife on site.
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Use the site as a starting point for a long walk. All stiles on footpaths within the parish of Eardington have been replaced by kissing gates to make walking in this area easily accessible for everyone.
Main pool
Sand Martin Nesting Boxes
Overlooking one of the pools
As this is a nature reserve and not a country park, to minimize disturbance to wildlife please note that dogs are prohibited between 1st March and 31 August and all other times they must be kept on leads.
