Burton and Chingford Ponds Nature Reserve

A microcosm of different habitats within one site - various woodland, carr, wet and dry heath, two large ponds and bogs

Just three miles south of Petworth an old water mill overlooks a tranquil 16th century hammer pond, where fishermen punt lazily across the water searching for Carp, Great Crested Grebes dive for Roach and Rudd, and Kingfishers splash for the small fry.

Burton and Chingford Ponds is jointly managed by Sussex Wildlife Trust and West Sussex County Council.

Burton and Chingford Ponds Nature Reserve is free to visit, but we are only able to care for Burton and Chingford Ponds with the support we receive from our members. Please consider becoming a member or making a donation today.