A sanctuary for grasshoppers and other insects during the summer months. 

North Road Open Space has a pond, water meadow and mown paths through grass meadows, which are surrounded by trees. 

Entrance 

The entrance is on North Road via a sloped path. The nearest postcode is BH14 0ND. 

Parking 

There’s limited parking on the roads near the reserve. 

Dogs 

Dogs must be on a short lead when livestock is near and during the bird breeding season from 1 March to 31 July. At other times dogs must be under close control.   

Habitat 

A mixture of meadows and woodland. 

Look out for 

The more common butterflies, dragonflies and damselflies.