Titchfield Haven

National Nature Reserve

Titchfield Haven National Nature Reserve is a well-known birdwatching site which is supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund and Hampshire County Council. It covers 369 acres of the Lower Meon Valley and contains a variety of wetland habitats, some of which have become rare in lowland Britain. The reserve is managed primarily for birds but it also has rare flora including rarities such as Slender Bird's-foot-trefoil, Frogbit and Marsh Mallow. It is also home to foxes, deer, dragonflies (19 species have been recorded) and butterflies. There is the opportunity to see the birds at close range, in one of the many 'hides'.

 

There is something to see all year round:

 

Winter - there are huge numbers of wildfowl which return here to escape the cold of their northern breeding grounds.

 

Spring - listen to the wide range of birdsong and watch the swallows and other summer visitors.

 

Summer - view the colourful wetland plants and dragonflies.

 

Autumn - watch out for the first migrant waders and wildfowl.

Opening Times

Wednesdays to Sundays plus Bank Holidays (not 25th December)

 

9.30 am to 5.00 pm (summer), 4.00 pm (winter)

 

Tickets should be purchased from the Information Desk in Haven House Visitor Centre - you will be given a dated coloured sticker and this should be displayed on clothing or equipment. The reserve is checked regularly and you will be asked to show your ticket.

 

Parking: Free car park situated close by.

 

Facilities: toilets (including those with access for wheelchairs); tea room; shop; exhibition and activities for children in Haven House Visitor Centre.

 

Groups: Are welcomed but an advance booking should be made.

 

Titchfield Haven National Nature Reserve (this is an external hyperlink) - Cliff Road, Hill Head, Fareham, Hants, PO14 3JT

 

Tel: 01329 662145  Fax: 01329 667113