A nature reserve close to Sewards End, The yellow “P” on the map marks the gated (not locked) entrance to car park. The red marker shows where “CB10 2LW” will get you using a satnav. Then go north on Redgates Lane.
Noakes Grove belongs to Organic Countryside Community Interest Company: a not-for-profit organisation that anyone may join
Members make a donation of any amount ideally at least once a year. They get email newsletters each month. (Most folk give more as a donation than the £5 fixed subscription.
Shareholders get life membership – minimum investment £100.
We aim to manage the reserve sustainably, with a positive impact on wildlife. The dedicated website for Noakes Grove is at https://walden-countryside.co.uk The email address is info@walden-countryside.co.uk
Open Day 26 April 2026 10am to 4pm
Our annual open day is back to its April date and is once again the famous ‘Lambs and Bluebells Day’.
Let’s hope the rain will have eased off somewhat by the end of April. Do come and enjoy Noakes Grove in all its spring splendour. Lambs and bluebells are just part of the attractions: there will be music, campfire cooking, refreshments, puppet shows, games and activities for children and more. Next newsletter will have more details.
Newsletter
The Latest Newsletter can be seen on the
Noakes Grove website here
https://www.walden-countryside.co.uk
Work Parties
The regular 3rd Sunday meeting is at Noakes Grove from 10am to 3pm
Third Sunday (next on 15th March) Tea/Coffee/Biscuits. Bring your own lunch 10am to 3pm – come when you like.
Would you like to be added to our Work Party WhatsApp group? You would get full details of the planned work and any last-minute information.
Contact us via WhatsApp – 07583 076790
OR
If you might be able to help at our reserves, please email
Andrew Urquhart (Andrewuqt@gmail.com)
We raise sheep and lambs in the meadow. As well as the meadow we have a small ancient woodland, a rough flower-rich field and an area of thorn scrub criss-crossed with grassy rides that possess a marvelous array of wild flowers, including several rarities. It is a truly beautiful place. The public are welcome visit Noakes Grove at any time, and we encourage use by community groups. We also hold occasional open days, wildlife events and regular work parties where volunteers help with conservation tasks – see below for more details.
Visiting Noakes Grove is free, but maintaining Noakes Grove ( liability insurance and regular tree surgery, for example). If you enjoy visiting Noakes Grove, please consider making a donation or becoming a Friend (you can do this online through our website: https://walden-countryside.co.uk
Two requests for visitors with children:
- When in the wood, please (everyone) keep to the paths which have no vegetation on them. Trampling off the paths is damaging the bluebell plants and other wild flowers.
- Enjoy the pond but please stop children throwing sticks into it.
