Ealing - Litten nature reserve  reopen in Greenford

Litten Nature Reserve in Greenford is set to reopen to the public later this month after being closed for more than a year.

The small nature reserve, located on Oldfield Lane South, will welcome visitors back on 20 June 2026 from 2pm, with free entry and volunteers available to guide visitors around.

Described by local conservationists as a "little gem," the reserve features five ponds, woodland walks, and mature oak and ash trees.

Although closed to the public, it has continued to host Forest School sessions and school visits.

The site was saved from housing development in the 1980s by dedicated local volunteers.

It also has a notable local history. Part of the land was once farmland and part of the garden of a dower house linked to the former manor house, now the community centre. A Second World War bomb destroyed the house on 10 October 1944, with the resulting crater now one of the reserve’s ponds.

John Morrell, secretary of the local conservation group, said families are welcome to come along, enjoy the woodland, and have teas and coffees by the hut.

The reserve is on the E10 bus route, near the Farndale Crescent stop. The postcode is UB6 9JX.

In addition to Litten Nature Reserve, Greenford boasts several other nature reserves that have recently reopened or are actively engaging the community in conservation efforts.

Grove Farm Nature Reserve, an 8-hectare site in North Greenford, offers a diverse mosaic of habitats, including woodland, grassland, and scrub. The reserve is renowned for its spectacular display of wood anemones in spring and is managed by the Friends of Grove Farm, who hold monthly conservation events and nature-based activities.

Another notable site is the Costons Lane Nature Reserve, developed from a disused allotment into a thriving nature reserve and education center. Managed by the Ealing Wildlife Group, the reserve hosts regular volunteer days and educational events, fostering community involvement in local conservation.

These reserves, along with others in the area, highlight Greenford's commitment to preserving natural spaces and promoting biodiversity through active community participation.