The Ewelme Local Nature Reserve is owned by the Chiltern Society. It is based on the once-derelict Watercress Beds which have been restored by local and other volunteers for their heritage, wildlife and landscape value. They contain a great variety of flower and fauna, including the rare Water Vole.
Activities include conservation, Open Days and Guided Walks.. Conservation, chalk stream.
A new Visitor Centre provides information, loos and refreshments.
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Events
Voluntary work on the first Saturday and third Wednesday in the month. Bring wellies. Stream clearance, wildflower meadows management, bank construction, willow spiling, flower surveys.
Guided Walk. Sunday 5 March at 2 pm.
Open Days - first Sunday each month April to October 2 - 5 pm
Charge £2 per adult. Accompanied children free.
Booking not necessary. Toilets and Refreshments available.
Limited street parking - Car Park is beyond the School and Church
Bookings for groups may be made on other dates. (Tel: 01491- 835173)
Location, Watercress Beds Centre, High St., Ewelme, Wallingford, Oxon.
OS Ref SU641916
Food and Drink
After a hard Wednesday morning's labour, we often relax in the local pub (The Shepherd's Hut).
During Open Days delicious teas are served.
After Guided Walks light refreshments are available.
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