Latest News - A change to the charity

On 1st September 2023 The Anne Carpmael Charitable Trust (no.1102152) will be superseded by The Anne Carpmael Trust CIO (no.1199071). This new charity is a so-called Charitable Incorporated Organisation. The trustees believe that this legal structure, which was not available when Anne set up the original charity, is more appropriate to our needs. There will be no change in the charitable objects or the way in which Withymead and the other properties are managed.

Welcome to

Withymead Nature Reserve

Withymead Nature Reserve is situated between Goring-on-Thames and South Stoke in Oxfordshire and is a hidden gem that appeals to naturalists, walkers, artists and families.

To contact Withymead:
Email: info@withymead.org
Tel: 01491 872265

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Spring Newsletter

We are closed for general visits from September to March

Thanks to everyone who visited us during the summer months. We hope you enjoyed the tranquility of the Reserve. We look forward to welcoming you to Withymead again next year for our series of spring and summer open afternoons and for the return of exclusive bookable visits starting in April.

Our Wardens and volunteers will be scheduling conservation tasks and habitat management over the winter months – but there are still ways in which you can visit Withymead.

Hear the Withymead Dawn Chorus

Withymead Nature Reserve

Click on an image to download or print:-

Withymead Leaflet
Withymead Exploration Map

Donating

Please help us to maintain Withymead as a beautiful and tranquil haven for wildlife and for people to enjoy by making a donation or as you shop, by signing up to Easy Fund Raising.

Little Meadow and Tara's Piece

In addition to the Withymead Nature Reserve the Anne Carpmael Trust also runs two smaller nature reserves in the local area: Little Meadow Nature Reserve, a mile to the south of Goring on the River Thames, and Tara's Piece, also bordering the river, which lies a 50m to the south of Withymead. Click on the following links to see more information on these reserves:

Withymead Nature Reserve, Little Meadow Nature Reserve and Tara's Piece are owned and managed by the Anne Carpmael Trust.

'Friends' of Withymead

'Friends' of Withymead may request a private booking through our booking system at no cost.

Click here to send an enquiry

(Must be a non-commercial visit).

Become a Friend

If you would like to become a 'Friend' of Withymead,
click here for further details.

Visiting during the Winter Months

September to March

The Main Reserve, the Forest School and the Study Centre are available to hire for exclusive use during the winter months, subject to availablity.

Reserve £15.00/hour

Study Centre £10.00/hour

Forest School £10.00/hour

Contact the wardens if you wish to hire any or all parts of the Withymead site.

Email: info@withymead.org

Tel: 01491 872265

The Study Centre

The Study Centre is home to the Trust's educational programme

The centre hosts Training Courses and Events throughout the year, is home for the Loddon Lily Open Days and end of month cream teas

The Study Centre can be accessed from the car park and from the Bridleway.