Burgess Field is a reclaimed landfill site, now home to a much loved nature reserve. It is located alongside the eastern edge of Port Meadow, just north of the new railway bridge at the end of Aristotle Lane.  It covers an area of approximately 30 hectares (75 acres), and is a mix of open grassland, scrub and small wooded areas, with a belt of more mature trees round the site.

The Friends of Burgess Field have since 2018 worked to preserve and enhance the natural character of Burgess Field as a resource for wildlife, recreation and education.  We have planted trees, wildflower bulbs and new hedges, created a flower meadow, removed untold amounts of litter and have an annual programme of guided walks.  We are well supported by Oxford City Council who own the site.

Membership is open to all who share our aims and who demonstrate their support by an annual voluntary donation and / or by active participation in our projects.  The best Friends do both!

If you want to know more about the work we’ve done over the past 8 years, or would like to join the Friends, please contact the Chair, Richard Gordon.