Tolls Meadow Nature Reserve

Toll’s Meadow is an area 4.5 acres(1.82 hectares) of species rich, wet meadow and woodland situated in a gentle valley either side of the River Tiffey on the southwestern side of Wymondham. It is designated as a Local Nature Reserve and County Wildlife Site (Ref: No 2131) and is owned by Wymondham Town Council. A pedestrian Right of Way crosses the site between London Road (B1172) and Cemetery Lane and there is a circular path around the reserve. This is suitable for wheelchairs and people with disabilities.

The site is managed for nature conservation, public enjoyment and educational purposes by a local volunteer warden, John Beckett. The management work is carried out according to a conservation management plan by specialist conservation contractors and volunteer work parties. The warden works closely with South Norfolk Councils Countryside Rangers, Norfolk Wildlife Trust and Natural England on the conservation management.

The site also comprises of several shallow drainage ditches that support bank voles and common shrews. But Water voles are the most prized inhabitant and can be seen swimming and feeding along the whole length of the river and bank they have been seen by members of the working parties. and the public. You can often see kingfishers, herons, muntjck and roe deer, and a wide variety of small birds. Occasionally a hare has been spotted.