Watercress Wildlife Association — Attraction in St Albans

It was a nice place to have a stroll for half an hour or so. We knew it wasn't the right time to see any watercress in December if there is any. Yet, we could imagine how it must've looked like during the time when boxes and boxes of watercress were daily sent to London in the olden days. The current volunteers looking after the place have taken commendable efforts to encourage the nature to thrive in...

A hidden gem, just off the River Ver and the Alban Way. The entrance is located between houses, so can be a little tricky to find, but worth the effort. Just look for the gate.

It’s a relatively small area but a tranquil respite from the normal hustle and bustle of life. Lots of fauna and flora to observe. Respect to the volunteers who maintain this...

Done a few volunteering tasks there, all the volunteers are lovely people, I'd recommend getting involved. The reserve is quite tucked away so it might be a little hard to find if you're driving. Its a lovely quite reserve, very well maintained with a array of habitats. You can really escape your busy life when...