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.
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.
Make a Donation
We need to carry out a number of works including sign posts, footpaths, interpretation board, insurance, solicitor's fees etc.
Become a Volunteer
Our work to protect and enhance Townend Field as a nature reserve, relies heavily on the support of volunteers.
Fundraising
To help families get involved, we have a very special fundraising pack you can download to get you started.
Sightings & Memories
Share your memories or sightings from Townend Field to help us understand the past and preserve the future.
Latest News

‘What a celebration!’ Dame Judi Dench hails success of Ouseburn campaign
May 30, 2025
A community campaign to create a nature reserve raises £275,000 in four weeks.

Come and see us just inside Townend Field and celebrate our VERY recent successful purchase!
May 29, 2025
The field isn’t yet ready for visitors to walk around, but we would LOVE for you to come and see us, celebrate this incredible success

We’ve done it! Dame Judi Dench celebrates new Townend Field Nature Reserve!
May 29, 2025
The purchase has OFFICIALLY gone through and the Upper Ouse Conservation Trust are now the incredibly proud new owners of Townend Field; protecting the land