Now Open

Townend Field Nature Reserve

Community, Nature, Education

Townend Field Nature Reserve.

Comprising 20 acres of diverse natural habitats including woodland, wetlands, meadows, and streams;

Townend Field is home to a rich variety of native wildlife. The land is located alongside the road and footpath between the two villages of Great and Little Ouseburn, offering the opportunity to integrate the reserve into the daily lives of local residents, pupils and visitors.

Find Out More

Get Involved

Become a Member

Becoming a member will give you voting rights on any major decisions made by the trust as these will be put to a members vote.
Find Out More

Make a Donation

We need to carry out a number of works including sign posts, footpaths, interpretation board, insurance, solicitor's fees etc.
Find Out More

Become a Volunteer

Our work to protect and enhance Townend Field as a nature reserve, relies heavily on the support of volunteers.
Find Out More

Fundraising

To help families get involved, we have a very special fundraising pack you can download to get you started.
Find Out More

Sightings & Memories

Share your memories or sightings from Townend Field to help us understand the past and preserve the future.
Find Out More

Latest News

12 days of giving: please nominate us!

November 21, 2025

PLEASE nominate us to help us get £1000 to support our work in developing the nature reserve. The Movement for Good Awards run by The Benefact Group is their

Wildlife Focus: Otter

November 11, 2025

Earlier this month, our survey team captured this stunning clip of an otter coming out of the water at Townend Field Nature Reserve!  A Snapshot

All Blog Posts