Earth Trust Centre and Farm
Visit Us
Earth Trust offices re-open on Monday 5th January 2026. Our green spaces around the Wittenham Clumps are open all year around but the Centre car park will be closed during this period. The car parks at the Wittenham Clumps and Neptune Wood remain open throughout. If you have an urgent enquiry or concern about livestock on Trust land, please contact Andrew Townsend on 07801 274116 in relation to cattle, or Fred Rea on 07747 688478 in relation to sheep. For any other urgent enquiry please call 07587 494046.
Whether you are looking for stunning views from the iconic Wittenham Clumps, strolling through a wildflower meadow, watching red kites soaring over Little Wittenham Wood or enjoying a picnic by the River Thames, there are many reasons why Earth Trust is such a wonderful place to visit.
Community Reserves
Earth Trust is proud to manage seven community nature reserves across Oxfordshire, including in the towns of Wallingford, Abingdon and Didcot.
Abbey Fishponds
A tiny wetland gem hidden in the heart of Abingdon, Abbey Fishponds is home to a thriving population of amphibians and other wildlife.
Wallingford Castle Meadows
A Green Flag site, Wallingford Castle Meadows is rich in wildlife and heritage as it contains the remains of a medieval castle.
Thrupp Lake
Thrupp Lake, one of our community reserves, is a wetland wildlife haven transformed from its industrial past.
Riverside Meadows
Beautiful wildflower habitats on the bank of the Thames, Riverside Meadows is a great place to spot Kingfishers and Daubenton’s bats.
Mowbray fields
Mowbray Fields is an oasis of nature on the outskirts of Didcot; don’t miss the rare orchids in early summer.
Besselsleigh Wood
Nestled between Appleton village and Besselsleigh hamlet lies a hidden gem for nature lovers.
Tuckmill Meadows
Nestled between Shrivenham and Watchfield villages lies a hidden gem rich in natural and human history.