Wildlife
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© Dan Bennett
A fox cub hides in the dell at Hatchlands
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© NTPL/Joe Cornish
Wild orchids thrive on the chalk grassland here
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© NTPL/Simon Fraser
There are around 40 species of birds at Hatchlands
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© Dan Bennett
A herd of Dexter cattle graze on areas of the parkland
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© NTPL/Joe Cornish
Amphibians such as the common frog are found around our two ponds
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© Dan Bennett
Many species of butterfly are attracted to the chalk grassland
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© Dan Bennett
Wild flowers, including aquilegia, line woodland paths
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© NTPL/Bat Conservation Trust/Hugh Clark
There are 10 species of bat here, you might see one on the bat walk
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© Graham Hadley
See some magnificent trees, from ancient oaks to this stone pine
The park is home to hundreds of species of plants and animals
© NTPL/Paul Harris
Our plants and animals
The house at Hatchlands is set in over 400 acres of parkland and woodland, creating a wonderful environment for hundreds of species of plants and wildflowers, birds and mammals, amphibians and reptiles.
There are over 40 species of birds here including birds of prey. There are common woodland mammals here such as deer and foxes but also less noticeable residents like our ten species of bat. You can also find reptiles like sand lizards and a small army of insect life.
There are wild orchids in the wildflower meadows. In the woodland, under ancient oak trees, you'll find a carpet of bluebells with more planting in the garden.
Our habitats
You'll find woodland, parkland, hedgerows, open water and more here
© Sue Streeter
The parkland at Hatchlands plays host to hundreds of species of flora and fauna each attracted to their own distinct habitat.
The open parkland covers a huge area encompassing sand and clay on one side through to chalk grassland at the other, where many of our wild flowers and butterflies are found.
This grassland leads into the woodland at the edges of the park where wild flowers and woodland mammals thrive. The woodland is also where lots of Hatchlands' deadwood habitat can be seen, home to some rare species of invertebrate.
There are two ponds in the park where many of the wildfowl and amphibians gather.
Join in with our wildlife events
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Bat Walk
Come and enjoy a walk around the park at dusk and see how many of our 10 bat species you can see.
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Dawn chorus walk
See the park at dawn whilst you listen to the stunning birdsong with our ornithologist.
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Wild things walk
A walk through the park with our gardener who'll show you Hatchlands' wildlife secrets.
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Autumn colour walk
See the magnificent trees in our garden and park at their glowing, fiery best.