Rooksbury Mill Local Nature Reserve
Andover, Test Valley
A local nature reserve on two lakes fed by the River Anton, just south of Andover town centre and next to Watermills Park. Wet woodland, chalk grassland and streams make up its varied habitats.
Highlights
- Green Flag status since 2009
- Two lakes formed by gravel extraction after the war
- Wet woodland and chalk grassland
- Next to Watermills Park
Good to know
- The site was a private trout fishery until it was bought in 2001
- It is part of the River Anton Enhancement Scheme
Getting there
Rooksbury Mill Local Nature Reserve, Rooksbury Mill, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 2FDParking: Check on the official site.
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Nearby
Andover Museum and Museum of the Iron Age
A free museum on Church Close telling the story of Andover and the surrounding area. The Museum of the Iron Age, in the same building, covers the nearby Danebury hill fort.
Finkley Down Farm
A farm park on the edge of Andover with animals to feed and handle, an indoor play barn and outdoor play areas. It is open all year round.
Photo: Lewis Hulbert, CC BY-SA 4.0Hawk Conservancy Trust
A bird of prey conservation centre and wildlife park near Andover, where the Trust's rehabilitation and research work is at the centre of the visit. Visitors can see the birds, the park and the restaurant on a day out.