Reserve Closure
Some of our facilities will be closed on 18 September for an all staff meeting. The reserve trails will be accessible to visitors. Please check locally for more details. All facilities will reopen as normal on Thursday 19th September.
Days out
Broadwater Warren
Tunbridge WellsClosed | Opens 10:00 amSee opening timesStep into the whispering woodland and enjoy views across the heathland on the outskirts of Tunbridge Wells. Watch for Dartford Warblers, Woodlark and Lesser Spotted Woodpeckers, or spend a quiet moment at the pond.
About
Set in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty near to Royal Tunbridge Wells, there have been some big changes at Broadwater Warren. Heathland and woodland restoration is returning Broadwater to its historic habitat of centuries ago. This reserve is returning to a wildlife-rich mosaic of heathland and native woodland with scrubby woodland margins, scattered stands of pines and rare woodland mire.
Threatened bird species like Woodlark and Nightjar have returned to Broadwater, along with Adders, bumblebees and butterflies. New vistas have been opened up across the landscape, offering picnic spots with a serious view. The pond is now a haven for dragonflies and is often visited by a Kingfisher and heron. The woodlands are being managed for vulnerable species like Marsh Tit and Dormouse.
At a glance
Open from 9am (Tuesday 10am) - 5pm
30 spaces
Accessed on Broadwater Forest Lane- a rural two-lane road with no pavement on either side.
Hard surfaced (rolled hoggin).
Height barrier at car park entrance - 1.95m/6ft 4ins high. Hard surfaced (rolled hoggin). No kerbs or steps and the gate onto the All-Ability Trail is suitable for wheelchairs and buggies.
Nearest toilet in Tunbridge Wells, 3 miles (5km) away.
Nearest baby changing facilities are in Tunbridge Wells, 3 miles (5km) away.
The white Nature trail is 1.5 miles (approx 40 minutes) taking in heathland, woodland and the decoy pond. The first 200m is flat, and hard-surfaced. After that the trail is on an unsurfaced track. There are wide kissing gates adapted for wheelchair and buggy users.
The white Nature trail is 1.5 miles (approx 40 minutes) taking in heathland, woodland and the decoy pond. The first 200m is flat, and hard-surfaced. After that the trail is on an unsurfaced track. There are wide kissing gates adapted for wheelchair and buggy users.
Nearest toilet in Tunbridge Wells, 3 miles (5km) away.
BBQs are a fire risk, endangering other people and the precious wildlife and habitats here. They are not permitted on the reserve at any time.
Dogs are welcome on the paths around the nature reserve. Please keep to the designated paths only.
Please keep your dog on a short lead and under control at all times, due to the sensitive wildlife, habitats and livestock here. Dogs die in hot cars, please do not leave your dog in the car when visiting us. Please pick up after you dog and use the dog waste bins that are provided.
Assistance dogs are welcome in all parts of the reserve.
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Contact Broadwater Warren
broadwater.warren@rspb.org.uk Broadwater Warren, Broadwater Forest Lane, near Tunbridge Wells, East Sussex, TN3 9JP 01892 752430