Crossness Nature Reserve
Last reviewed:Bexley - South East London
Crossness offers the last remaining areas of grazing marsh land within the Greater London area, and the wildlife and habitats associated with it.
Points of interest
The combined 50 hectares of Crossness Nature Reserve and Crossness Southern Marsh form one of the last remaining areas of grazing marsh in Greater London, and the largest reedbed in Bexley.
Other habitats include a network of ditches and open water, scrub and rough grassland.
Site facilities
Open access (some restricted areas)
Contact the Crossness Nature Reserve team
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Wildlife encouraged
We have successfully encouraged wildlife habitats on our reserve:
- Birds, including barn owls and kestrels, have made use of purpose-built nest boxes.
- Water voles are making themselves at home in new wetland habitats.
- Many invertebrates live amongst the reed beds, as do wading birds.
Community events and open days
Through our Friends of Crossness Nature Reserve scheme, we offer a wide range of community events and open days to introduce our unique area, plus talks and guided walks to raise awareness a new environment.
Several events are held through the year, in the past these have included a:
- Water vole awareness day
- Moth identification night
- Bird ringing demonstration
- Bat walk