Nature reserves
Information on the city's main nature reserves.
Brighton & Hove has several local nature reserves in and around the city. Our nature reserves provide wild spaces where plants and animals can thrive.
Much of Brighton & Hove is in South Downs National Park. Over half of the area covered by Brighton & Hove City Council is open downland.
Most of the coast of Brighton & Hove is of national wildlife importance.
Within the urban area, features such as the National Elm Collection and the network of natural habitats in urban green spaces are essential to the character of the city. These are highly valued by residents and visitors.
Learn about our biodiversity
Biodiversity (the variety of life on earth) is an integral part of the city.
Read our Biodiversity Local Action Plan.
Find out about species requiring conservation action in Brighton & Hove.
Our nature reserves
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Beacon Hill
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Benfield Hill
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Bevendean Down
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Castle Hill
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Ladies Mile
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Waterhall
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Whitehawk Hill
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Wild Park
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Withdean Woods
Find out more about Withdean Woods and how to get there.