New National Nature Reserves announced in Kent and Yorkshire
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Explore these new nature reserves with your caravan
Two new National Nature Reserves (NNRs) have been unveiled, creating opportunities for caravanners and nature lovers to experience some of England's most beautiful landscapes.
Macaulay Nichol Content Editor: Caravans
Macaulay Nichol Content Editor: Caravans
Bradford Pennine Gateway
In West Yorkshire, the Bradford Pennine Gateway National Nature Reserve has been launched – the region's first NNR and part of the King's series of National Nature Reserves, spanning 1,272 hectares, it links eight key nature sites across Bradford and the South Pennines, including Penistone Country Park, in Haworth, closely connected with the Brontë Sisters.
The reserve protects vital habitats, supporting wildlife including adders, curlews and golden plovers.
With Bradford’s status as the UK City of Culture for 2025, the new reserve also aims to increase countryside access and offer educational opportunities, helping young people connect with local nature.
North Kent Woods and Downs
In Kent, the North Kent Woods and Downs National Nature Reserve has been created, covering 800 hectares of chalk grassland, wildflower meadows and ancient woodland.
This new NNR is also home to hundreds of ancient trees and rare species, like skylarks, orchids and hazel dormice. It also includes the Silverhand Estate, the UK's largest organic and carbon-negative vineyard, demonstrating how conservation and sustainable tourism can work together.
Both reserves are key milestones and make up part of a wider plan to create, or extend, 25 NNRs by 2027.
Perfect bases for exploring the new reserves
For caravanners keen to explore these serene landscapes, several top-rates Premier Parks are ideally located nearby.
Whether you're heading to the hills of West Yorkshire or the countryside of Kent, these parks offer the perfect base for nature-filled getaways.
Maidstone Road, Paddock Wood, Kent TN12 6PY
Hop Farm Camping & Touring Park
Hop Farm Camping and Touring Park is an award-winning campsite, located in the heart of the Kent countryside, with 450 acres to enjoy and home to the world's largest collection of Victorian oast houses.
Centrally located, Hop Farm is the ideal base to explore the many areas of Kent, whether down to the coast or in the countryside, such as the North Kent Woods and Downs.
Goudhurst Road, Marden, Kent TN12 9ND
Tanner Farm Park
This picturesque caravan and camping campsite is set beside the serene Kent countryside – with various dog-friendly walks leading direct from the campsite. Space is not an issue, as the farm's layout ensures that you are not crammed in, accommodating up to 120 pitches, set within 15 acres of the park – so even when the campsite is full it does not feel crowded.
Tanner Farm is also within easy reach of Kent’s top tourist attractions, including the North Kent Woods & Downs, Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral, Bedgebury Pinetum, Bewl Water, Tunbridge Wells, Camber Sands and the Hop Farm – not to mention the local villages and independent eateries.
Steeds Lane, Kingsnorth, Ashford , Kent TN26 1NQ
Broadhembury Caravan & Camping Park
Broadhembury is located in the peaceful Kent countryside, just 20 minutes from the coast, 30 minutes from Canterbury and about 40 minutes by train to London.
The campsite has been family-run for over 50 years and offers plenty of flat grass pitches as well as hardstanding and fully serviced options. You can choose shaded or open spots, with or without electricity.
It’s a convenient place to stay if you’re touring in your caravan.
Delves Lane, Waleswood, Sheffield, South Yorkshire S26 5RN
Waleswood Caravan & Camping Park
Waleswood campsite is somewhere you can sit back and relax and, for others, enjoy outdoor activities such as water sports at the activity centre. Fishing is also available on the country park lakes; cyclists and mountain bikers can enjoy the mountain bike trails and routes linked to the National Sustrans Cycle Route and Trans Pennine Trail.
Situated three miles from junction 31 of the M1 motorway, an easy drive north will take you straight to Bradford Pennine Gateway, where you'll find plenty of walking paths and outdoor activities for all the family – you can also bring your pets.
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