Crane Valley Local Nature Reserve

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Crane Valley Local Nature Reserve News and events of the Crane Valley Local Nature Reserve in the heart of Cranbrook town, Kent.

Crane Valley LNR is a lovely little 1.5ha nature haven with woodland, wet meadow, a stream and scrub – offering great habitat for wildlife and a beautiful green space for people to enjoy. It lies in the heart of Cranbrook town, just behind the Co-op car park and adjacent to the recreation ground. The Kent High Weald Partnership help to manage the reserve on behalf of Cranbrook and Sissinghurst Parish Council. They run volunteer conservation tasks and public events each year either funded by the council or by external one-off funding opportunities such as the Lottery. More volunteers are always needed to help look after the reserve so please get in touch with KHWP if you would like get involved.

Come and join us at Crane Valley this summer for a day of minibeast fun! 🪲🦋🐞This is a free, family friendly drop in day....
22/07/2026

Come and join us at Crane Valley this summer for a day of minibeast fun! 🪲🦋🐞

This is a free, family friendly drop in day. No booking required.
See you there! 😀

🦋 Family Minibeast Adventure Day! 🦋

Join us this summer holidays for a family fun day where we will be exploring the wonderful world of minibeasts 😀

Drop in activities: 🔍 Bug Hunting 🎨 nature arts and crafts 🐛 bug bingo!

Come along and see how many minibeasts you can spot out in the lovely Crane Valley Local Nature Reserve.

🗓 Wednesday 12th August 2026
📍 Crane Valley Recreation Ground
⏰️ 11am - 2pm

See you there!


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Cranbrook and Sissinghurst Parish Council

Join us next Wednesday for a day of conservation work in our wonderful Crane Valley!Cranbrook & Sissinghurst Parish Coun...
20/04/2026

Join us next Wednesday for a day of conservation work in our wonderful Crane Valley!

Cranbrook & Sissinghurst Parish Council

A very productive day yesterday!
12/03/2026

A very productive day yesterday!

Join us tomorrow (11th March) to help improve your local nature reserve!We will be focused on the meadow area, ensuring ...
10/03/2026

Join us tomorrow (11th March) to help improve your local nature reserve!

We will be focused on the meadow area, ensuring it becomes the best habitat for our resident harvest mice as well as the many other wonderful species we have there!

We hope to see you there :)

Cranbrook & Sissinghurst Parish Council Cranbrook in Bloom

The hedgerow as you enter the Crane Valley from the Co Op has been laid again this week!
23/01/2026

The hedgerow as you enter the Crane Valley from the Co Op has been laid again this week!

Check out the work we were doing this week!
15/01/2026

Check out the work we were doing this week!

***Now fixed :)Please be aware there are a couple of missing/broken boardwalk planks around the meadow area - they have ...
15/01/2026

***Now fixed :)

Please be aware there are a couple of missing/broken boardwalk planks around the meadow area - they have been highlighted with caution tape and will be actioned next week. In the meantime please be extra cautious!

If you see any broken/loose boards in the future, please contact us :)

Join us next Wednesday 14th January for some more clearance work at the Crane Valley! 😃
09/01/2026

Join us next Wednesday 14th January for some more clearance work at the Crane Valley! 😃

🌿 Ever wanted to learn a traditional countryside skill whilst giving back to your local community? 🌿Now’s your chance!We...
02/01/2026

🌿 Ever wanted to learn a traditional countryside skill whilst giving back to your local community? 🌿

Now’s your chance!

We’re laying 30 metres of hedgerow in the stunning Crane Valley – and we’d love your help!

📅 Date: Tuesday 20th January
🕙 Time: 10am – 3pm
📍 Location: Crane Valley
🥪 Refreshments included
✅ No experience or equipment needed

This is your opportunity to make a real difference for wildlife and the countryside. Bring your enthusiasm and join us for a fun, hands-on day outdoors!

👉 Sign up here: https://cranevalleyhedgelaying.eventbrite.co.uk

Let’s protect nature together! 💚

Kent High Weald Partnership will be at Crane Valley on Wednesday 14th January to carry out more site management, ensurin...
02/01/2026

Kent High Weald Partnership will be at Crane Valley on Wednesday 14th January to carry out more site management, ensuring the site is kept tidy and safe! We hope to see you there :)

🌿✨ Kick off 2026 with purpose and fresh air! ✨🌿

Join the Kent High Weald Partnership this January for hands-on conservation days across our beautiful woodlands and heathlands. Whether you’re thinning trees in Snipe Woods or managing heathland in Matfield, every task helps protect and restore our local habitats.

🗓️ Upcoming Highlights:

• Jan 7 & 21: Woodland Management in Southborough
• Jan 8 & 22: Thinning in Snipe Woods
• Jan 14: Site Maintenance at Crane Valley, Cranbrook
• Jan 15: Heathland Management at Cinderhill, Matfield
• Jan 28 & 29: Appledore Wood Thinning at Hilbert Wood

📍Meeting points vary—check the full schedule for details!

No experience needed—just enthusiasm, sturdy boots, and a love for nature. Let’s make a difference together 🌱

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Cranbrook
Cranbrook
TN173DQ

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