Welcome

Welcome to Wild Wadhurst, a website for people interested in the wildlife and wildflowers of Wadhurst, East Sussex. We are very lucky to live in a town that is surrounded by countryside that is abundant with all sorts of birds, insects, mammals, flowers and fungi. The aim of this site is to give you information on what’s around and where to see it, as well as perhaps improve your knowledge of the wild things around us and give ideas on what you could do to help.

Sign up to receive our email newsletter – email wildwadhurst@mail.com with ‘mailing list’ in the subject.

Why not join in our Community Nature Reserve aim – read about it here.

Here are some of the most recent photos from our Facebook page.

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Dark Skies Community Project

Are you tired of looking up at the night sky only to be disappointed by the skyglow of light pollution and the orange haze from Tunbridge Wells? Well, fear not, my fellow stargazers, for there is hope on the horizon – or rather, in the night sky! A group of ambitious individuals have embarked on a mission to make our beloved Wadhurst a Dark Sky Community, and we need your help!

Wadhurst’s verges – an Autumn update

You may have noticed quite a lot of activity over the last couple of months across a few of the verges that are managed by Wild Wadhurst.

Enjoying Wadhurst’s many footpaths

With long warm sunny days, and nature at its most active, this is a great time of year to get out and about and reconnect with the natural world.

Copyright Tim O’Brien

Events and Courses at Wadhurst Park

There are some Sussex Wildlife Trust events at Wadhurst Park this summer. Plus a scything course which is being organised by Wadhurst Park.

Swift nest survey results at Wadhurst Church – 2023

More good news for Wadhurst! The yearly swift survey has been carried out by the expert who has been looking after the Wadhurst church swifts for the past 37 years.

Litter picking across Wadhurst

During Spring volunteers collected 40 large bags of litter during the Great British Spring Clean in March. This was closely followed in May by volunteers picking up litter following the community celebration of the King’s coronation. Thanks to everyone who participated!

volunteers out litter picking during Great British Spring Clean in March

Wildflowers at the Greyhound bus stop

When you’re passing the bus stop by the Greyhound do take a closer look. Did you know it’s maintained by Wild Wadhurst volunteers?

Update on local projects – Barn Owls and Little Owls

Last year we successfully installed 20 barn owl boxes in the Wadhurst area, from Cousley Wood to Ticehurst and Stonegate to Tidebrook.

Wadhurst Church achieves Bronze Eco Award!

There are changes going on at St Peter and St Pauls Church, Wadhurst which will benefit wildlife and wildflowers.

Wadhurst Church has committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2030, and, having already gained a Bronze Eco Church Award is now going for Gold.

Litter picking

Thank you to everyone who joined the litter picking events in and around Wadhurst recently as part of Great British Spring Clean. Over 40 bags of litter were collected.