Barnett's Wood is a diverse, 12ha Local Nature Reserve in the High Brooms area of Tunbridge Wells, containing ancient broadleaf woodland, flower rich meadows, hedges and ponds. As well as a sculpture trail and woodland walks, there is an access for all path that runs around the picnic area, and down to the pond. A series of leaflets have been produced as a guide to Barnett's Wood, which can be downloaded from the resources section of our website.

In 1998 Barnett's Wood became the first site to be designated an LNR (Local Nature Reserve) by Tunbridge Wells Borough Council. Since this time, the Friends of Barnett's Wood and the Kent High Weald Partnership have worked together to manage the site both for wildlife and the enjoyment of the local community. Volunteers carry out the vast majority of practical work required to look after the habitats of Barnett's Wood, as well as the wildlife surveys that help to guide and inform this work. We also run a packed program of events each year that includes pond dipping, minibeast hunts, fungal forays and survival skills.