Monkton Nature Reserve
Supported by Thanet District Council
 
In a Hole in the Ground...
The reserve is set in 16 beautiful acres of abandoned chalk quarry, which has been dramatically reclaimed by nature. It features many important habitats, fascinating geology and rare orchids. We also house the Thanet Observatory and the first artificial bat cave built in the UK. Facilities include a well equipped field centre, bookshop and picnic site.
News
View of Monkton Nature Reserve You can now take a tour of Monkton Nature Reserve from the comfort of your own home. See our new 360° image of the reserve HERE.
Man orchid floret Bee Orchid, Lizard Orchid, Man Orchid, Fragrant Orchid, Southern Marsh and Common Spotted orchids in flower. There is also a 'Leopard Spotted' variety.
After many generous donations and a lot of hard work, our charity bookshop is now fully open. We have 1000s of books on all subjects. All profits go to the reserve. Second Hand Book Shop - Monkton Nature Reserve
Fox - Part of Formr Outreach Collection 200+ specimens formally on loan to schools by KCC's Outreach Project have a new home at Monkton and will provide a valuable new education resource.
 

Recent Sightings on the Reserve

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Ladybirds on Teasel

Green Hairstreak
Callophrys rubi

 Ladybirds on Teasel
Coccinella 7-punctata
Snowdrops
Galanthus nivalis 		Speckled Wood
Pararge aegeria
Alder Moth (Stathmopoda pedella)

Alder Moth
Stathmopoda pedella - First record and image by Francis Solly

Unusual ammonite fossil Recently loaned to the museum by C. Hewitt of Minster Primary School

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