London's National Nature Reserves

Published 2 August 2014

Richmond Park

Richmond Park is London’s largest NNR. It is notable for its rare beetles which feed on dead and decaying wood.

Main habitats: woodland, lowland grassland

Managment: the reserve is owned and managed by The Royal Parks.

Further information about the NNR, its wildlife and how to visit can be found on the Royal Parks’ Richmond Park web page.

Ruislip Woods NNR consists of 4 principal areas: Mad Bess Wood, Bayhurst Wood, Park Wood and Copse Wood.

Main habitats: woodland, open water, lowland grassland

Management: the reserve is owned and managed by the London Borough of Hillingdon.

Further information about the NNR, its wildlife and how to visit can be found on the London Borough of Hillingdon’s Ruislip Woods web page.

Email: contactcentre1@hillingdon.gov.uk
Telephone: (01895) 556000