Bramber Brooks Nature Reserve

Nestled on the edge of Bramber village, lies Bramber Brooks Nature Reserve.

Stretching over 40 acres, from the foot of Bramber Castle across to the River Adur, the site Is a special one of both natural and archaeological importance. Formerly a  floodplain, the brooks now form part of the larger River Adur Water Meadows Local Wildlife Site, valuable for its wetland plants.

Within the Reserve is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, containing some of the only undisturbed medieval salterns along the south coast. The cut paths that wind round the reserve, lead visitors over these remnants of the medieval salt trade.

A thriving community orchard, established in 2018, lies to the east. Planted with a wide range of heritage apple trees, these include Sussex heritage varieties Egremont Russet and Sussex Mother.

To the Western side of Bramber Brooks, is a gated enclosure which order to protect the local wildlife, is a designated ‘dog free area’.

Horsham District Council acquired the site in January 2024 and look forward to working with our residents to preserve this valuable community asset.

Important Information - Environment Agency Work at Bramber Brooks
Please be aware that the Environment Agency will soon be starting work on site to construct a series of wetland ponds. This work will  improve both the wetland habitat and the raised walkways, which will help facilitate public access all year-round.

Work will begin on Monday 3 June and is expected to take 12 weeks to complete.
Find out more about what the project and read the Frequently Asked Questions.

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