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Explore the Best Wildlife Photography Locations Near London and Surrey

Discover breathtaking wildlife photography locations just a short drive from London. Whether you're an experienced photographer or a passionate beginner, our curated map of bird-rich wetlands, woodlands, and open commons offers some of the finest opportunities to capture nature at its best. From secret hides tucked away in Surrey’s ancient forests to expansive nature reserves teeming with seasonal wildlife, every location has been personally selected and verified by the FeatherFrame team.

Use our interactive map to explore each site, search for your next photography adventure, and uncover hidden gems perfect for capturing stunning wildlife moments. Our growing database includes access details, habitat highlights, and seasonal photography tips for every spot. Whether you’re chasing the golden light over a marshland or photographing rare species in ancient woodlands, this guide will help you get closer to nature—and closer to the perfect shot.

FeatherFrame is dedicated to empowering local photographers to tell richer wildlife stories. Start your journey below and don’t forget to explore our Wildlife Workshops, read our Blog or check out our Portfolio!

Interactive Map

Explore over 70 bird-rich nature reserves across Surrey and nearby regions with this interactive map curated by Featherframe. Each location includes seasonal bird highlights, habitat types, accessibility info, and conservation details — all designed to help wildlife photographers and nature lovers plan their perfect visit.

Ardingly Reservoir Ash Ranges Barossa Bay Pond Nature Reserve Beddington Farmlands Betchworth Quarry Betchworth Quarry and Lime Kilns Bisley & West End Commons and Reidon Hill Blindley Heath Bramley & Wonersh Nature Reserve Brentmoor Heath & Folly Bog Broadstreet, Backside & Rydes Commons Brockham Limeworks Brookwood Lye Burpham Downs and River Arun Chinthurst Hill Chobham Common National Nature Reserve Crooksbury Hill Cucknell's Wood Dawcombe Devil’s Punch Bowl & Hindhead Commons Earlswood Lakes Enton Lakes and Witley Park Epsom Common Farnham Heath (RSPB Reserve) Fishponds Park Fraser Down Gatwick Brook Nature Reserve Grattons Park Hackhurst and White Downs Hackhurst Downs Hedgecourt Nature Reserve Hogsmill Local Nature Reserve (Epsom) Horsell Common Howell Hill Leaconfield Estate Wetlands Manor Farm Mercers Country Park Newdigate Brickworks Nature Reserve Norbury Park Nore Hill Chalk Pinnacle Nutfield Marshes Oldland’s Copse Papercourt Marshes Papercourt Meadows Peaslake Wetland Project (Hurtwood) Pewley Down Pewley Meadows Priest Hill Quarry Hangers Reigate Heath River Mole Local Nature Reserve Riverside Nature Reserve (Stoke Meadows) Riverside Park Rodborough Common Seale Chalk Pit & Meadow Shalford Water Meadows Sheepleas Shere Woodlands Snaky Lane Community Wildlife Area Staffhurst Wood The Forest and the Highlands The Moors, Nutfield Marshes The Wood and Richard Jefferies Bird Sanctuary Thorpe Hay Meadow Thundry Meadows Thursley National Nature Reserve Tice's Meadow Unstead Wetland Nature Reserve Vann Lake and Candy’s Copse Wallis Wood Warnham Local Nature Reserve West End Common Whitmoor & Rickford Commons Whitmoor and Rickford Commons Wisley & Ockham Commons and Chatley Heath WWT London Wetland Centre

Ready to capture your next wildlife story?