Wren's Nest National Nature Reserve

Wren's Nest National Nature Reserve is a classic geological site of exceptional importance.

It is one of the most notable geological locations in the British Isles and visited and studied by geologists from all over the world.

These pages will provide you with information on the site and the activiteis that take place here.

Fossils and Geology

Gastropod Fossil found at Wren's Nest NNR

Over 700 types of fossil are known to have come from Wren's Nest.

186 of which were first discovered and described here and 86 are found nowhere else on Earth.

Find out more about Wren's Nest Fossils.

Group and School Visits

Groups are welcome to visit the site throughout the year. Visit the Learning page to find out more about wardens talks and tours and group booking forms.

Geology Matters

Geology Matters is a searchable website which allows users to find information about fossil, mineral and rock specimens held by the museums services within the Black Country and other related material held by the Black Country archive services.

Visitor Information and Facilities

Wren's Nest National Nature Reserve is open 24 hours.

The NNR car park is located on Wrens Hill Road and is open 9.30 am - 4.00pm, Monday to Friday.

For further information on how to get to Wren's Nest and what facilitles are available, visit the Visitor Information page

Events at Wren's Nest

Come and 'Hunt the Dudley Bug'

Join one of the wardens on a guided walk around the Nature Reservefor a 'Hunt the Dudley Bug' walk. Learn how Dudley used to be under a tropical sea, find your own fossils to take home, and maybe you will find your very own Dudley Bug.

To find out when the next walk will take place, visit the Wren's Nest events page.

50th Anniversary field trip at Wren's Nest

Ripples through Time

Wren's Nest has been fortunate to receive Heritage Lottery and Natural England funding for improvements around the National Nature Reserve. The new works were officially openined on 27th September 2011, the nature reserves 55th Anniversary. To find out more about the project, visit the project pages.