Foxglove Covert Local Nature Reserve covers 100 acres of moorland edge adjacent to Cambrai Lines at Catterick and has a remarkable mix of habitats and species. The reserve contains semi-natural woodland, heathland, flower-rich grassland, streams, ponds, a lake, willow and alder carr, coniferous woodlands and wet meadows.

Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service


Foxglove Volunteers have been awarded with The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. This is the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK and is often described as the MBE for voluntary groups!

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Marsh Cinquefoil at Foxglove Covert

Friday, June 6th 2025

Marsh Cinquefoil (Potentilla palustris) is a wetland plant with star shaped, purple-red flowers. They can grow up to 50c... read more.

Willow Seeds Floating on the Wind

Monday, May 26th 2025

If you have visited Foxglove Covert in the last couple of weeks, you may have noticed lots of fluffy white seeds floatin... read more.

Working in the Sun

Wednesday, May 14th 2025

This Tuesday volunteers enjoyed a beautiful sunny day as they continued work on the dead hedge along the back of the wil... read more.

Flowers at Foxglove Covert

Friday, May 2nd 2025

As the wildflowers begin to bloom at Foxglove Covert, here are some of the species to look out for this May. Only found... read more.

Working in the Sun

Sunday, April 13th 2025

Last week team members from the environment agency visited Foxglove Covert LNR for a day of hard work in the sunshine. ... read more.

Winter Work

Thursday, March 6th 2025

This Sunday at Foxglove Covert LNR saw the final winter worky day of the 2024/25 winter season completed. The day beg... read more.

Wonderful Woodcock!

Tuesday, February 25th 2025

The Woodcock (Scolopax rusticola) is a wading bird with resident and wintering populations in the UK. Some populations s... read more.

Listing Birds

Thursday, February 20th 2025

I like making lists, and as a birdwatcher I keep a list of all the birds I see each year. I haven’t had the chance... read more.

Discover Foxglove Covert

The patchwork of habitats across Foxglove Covert Local Nature Reserve is home to more than 2600 species. Discover the reserve habitats here on our website.

At the heart of the reserve is a modern, purpose-designed Field Centre, a great place to start your visit and learn more about the wildlife of Foxglove Covert. 500m from the Field Centre is a bespoke outdoor classroom.


EXPLORE FOXGLOVE COVERT

Upcoming Events


Reserve Access: Open

Wednesday 4th June 2025 |

Access is currently as normal and the reserve and field centre are open as usual.


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June Wellbeing Wander

Friday 20th June 2025 | 2pm-3pm

Join us on a nature-based wellbeing walk around the reserve. Having a sense of place and connectedness, being grounded is important for our general wellbeing and mental health. This is an invitation to pause and explore what being in nature can offer you. Enjoy an afternoon of wellbeing starting with some mind awareness followed by a gentle walk where you get to listen, smell and watch what is around you and connect with any feelings which arise. Bookings close 19th June. For more information and to book your place, visit Foxglove Covert's Eventbrite page: foxglovecovertlnr.eventbrite.com


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Learning for Everyone

For school parties and families of all ages there is so much to learn at Foxglove Covert LNR. Our Education Section includes downloadable activities and a planning guide for teachers visiting the reserve.

Find out about the diverse wildlife species living here on our reserve. Learn about our essential bird ringing and conservation work.


VISIT THE EDUCATION SECTION

Planning Your Visit


Read our guide to help you plan your visit. The post code for satellite navigation is DL9 3PZ


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Education Booking Enquiries


Use our online form to make a booking enquiry and choose your activities.


EDUCATION BOOKING ENQUIRY

Access to the reserve


Access via Cambrai Lines front gate is always possible at any time during regular hours, outside normal opening hours is by arrangement only.


You will be asked to show photographic ID on entry to the barracks.

Opening Times


Year round opening times are:


Weekdays 9am-5pm
Weekends and Bank Holidays 10am-4pm
Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day

Support a Winning Team


Foxglove Covert needs your support to continue our conservation work and maintain the wonderful habitats, facilities and events.

There are six ways you can help:

You can become a Foxglove Volunteer, join The Friends of Foxglove Covert; subscribe to the 100 Club, take part in our Adopt-A-Box scheme or buy goods from our shop or Amazon Smile.

HELP SUPPORT US