This 12.6 hectare nature reserve contains a mosaic of valuable wetland habitats including wet woodland, shallow pools, wet grassland and marsh. It was purchased by the Wildlife Trust in 2006 and the main habitat creation work was completed in the autumn of 2007. The reserve lacked diversity when it was purchased as it had been managed for agricultural purposes. The site is now managed for wildlife so the number of plant species and the value to wildlife should increase greatly. Typical species expected to arrive naturally are purple loosestrife, ragged-robin, cuckooflower and many species of rush and sedge. Areas of wet woodland have been created through a mix of planting and natural regeneration. The main woodland area was planted with alder trees and willow sticks (sections of cut willow stems which when pushed into the ground develop roots and grow). Smaller areas of woodland have developed entirely on their own from seeds which have blown in or washed in by floodwaters. The wet grassland and shallow wet scrapes have been designed to encourage overwintering birds such as lapwing, snipe and redshank. All year round visitors are likely to include grey heron, mallard and skylark. As the wet woodland grows it may encourage willow tit, lesser spotted woodpecker and various warblers to visit and hopefully breed.

NB: Please use the viewing platform to observe the wildlife in the meadows and scrapes. This has been designed to enable people to view the reserve without causing disturbance to the wildlife. Visitors are asked not to enter the main meadow area.

The Wild Place boundary for this site includes the adjacent River Soar and its footpaths.