Wildflowers in Oxfordshire
Learn all about the wonderful wildflowers you might be able to spot on a nature adventure around Oxfordshire
July 2026 · Flora & Fauna · Wildflowers
Cuckoo Flower
The delicate pink wildflower that tells you spring has arrived. Look closely and you might also find one of Britain's most beautiful butterflies nearby.
May 2026 · Flora & Fauna · Wildflowers
Cuckoo-pint
The plant that inspired many different names, (including bloody man's finger) we keep seeing it this spring.
Poisonous if eaten, it's starchy tuber was used to make ruffs in days of yore. It attracts flies by giving off a rotten-meat smell.
July 2026 · Flora & Fauna · Wildflowers
Pyramidal Orchid
The bright pink orchid that rises above summer grasslands in neat, pointed spikes. Look closely and each flower is far more intricate than it first appears.
July 2026 · Flora & Fauna · Wilflowers & Plants
Snake's-head Fritillary
The extraordinary chequered wildflower that turns Oxfordshire's ancient meadows into a stunning spring spectacle.
Go on an Oxfordshire Nature Adventure
Nature reserves, gardens, zoos, epic walks and quiet strolls, here's a taste of our recent family nature expeditions across Oxfordshire.
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Nature Adventures · Nature Reserves
Earth Trust
An epic adventure spotting newts, buzzards, kingfishers, caterpillars and so much more.
Nature Adventures · Parks and Gardens
Stonor Park
A fun-filled day spent exploring the adventure playground, spotting deer, getting up close with birds of prey and strolling round the gardens and arboretum.
Nature Adventures · Nature Reserves
Cothill Fen
A distinctly Jurassic stroll through the most diverse area in Oxfordshire, taking in FIVE nature reserves. We saw solitary bees, fossils, woodpeckers and some impressive geology.
Nature Adventures · Nature Reserves
Thrupp Lake
A gorgeous walk from Radley Station to Abingdon under the sounding bridge, around the lake and through Barton Fields, hearing an astonishing number of birds.
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