Common frog
Our most well-known amphibian, the common frog is a regular visitor to garden ponds across the country, where they feast on slugs and snails. In winter, they hibernate in pond mud or under log piles.
Pond species in Kent
Great crested newt
With its prominent, wavy crest, the great crested newt, also known as the 'warty newt', looks like a mini dinosaur! This protected species favours clean ponds during the breeding season.
Reserves with Pond habitats
Conningbrook Lakes Country Park
Conningbrook Lakes is made up of a series of lakes, ponds, river, wet woodland and grasslands – creating a great place for a riverside stroll, and host to a variety of wildlife.
Ashford Warren & Hoads Wood
'Relic' wood pasture, veteran trees and nationally rare acid grassland make up this site squeezed between major roads, railway lines, and the rapid urban development of Ashford.
Stone Wood
An ancient woodland site.
Oare Meadow
A meadow and low-lying bog.
Kiln Wood
Ancient woodland with a wide range of ground flora.
West Blean and Thornden Woods
The ever-changing wood, home to the Wilder Blean project where we have introduced European bison.
Turners Field
The reserve is managed as part of an organic livestock farm in partnership with a local farmer and consists of neutral grassland, a small stream, a pond and areas of scrub and mature woodland.
Sandwich and Pegwell Bay
Listen to the rolling waves on the sand and shingle, breathe in the saline scents of the saltmarsh, and watch the wonderful wildlife this very important and sensitive National Nature Reserve has to offer.
Hothfield Heathlands
Rich in flora and fauna, this important reserve contains Kent's last four valley bogs and one of its few remaining fragments of open heath.
Holborough Marshes
Lying along the edge of the river Medway, this patchwork of wet fields and scrub is criss-crossed by ditches and home to many rare and unusual plants and animals.
Cromers Wood
An ancient semi-natural woodland on the southeast side of a dry slope valley. Carpets of wood anemone are followed by bluebells, early purple and common spotted orchids.
Romney Marsh Visitor Centre and Nature Reserve
Important update: The Visitor Centre is no longer operated by Kent Wildlife Trust. It has since re-opened under new ownership as The Nest. The country park and gardens - managed by the Romney Marsh Countryside Partnership - remain open to the public. Please read the update below.
Tyland Barn Nature Park & Gardens
Tyland Barn is the headquarters of the Kent Wildlife Trust and a base for many of our educational activities. The restored 17th-century barn offers a flexible indoor space and is available for hire.