Sholing Valleys Study Centre

Sholing Valleys Study Centre Sholing Valleys Study Centre was set up to preserve the area that later became the Miller's Pond Local Nature Reserve.

For more detail about what we do please visit our website. Here you can read about our history, what we do, and how to support us. Spanning around 20 acres, Miller's Pond is one of Southampton's largest and most diverse Local Nature Reserves. Since 1988 Sholing Valleys Study Centre has been working as a registered charity to preserve Miller's Pond and its surrounding areas, whilst educating the pu

blic about this unique environment and the wildlife found here. It lies 1.9km from the shores of Southampton Water at Weston Point with which it is connected by over 3 and a half kilometres of continuous valley habitat, the Shoreburs Greenway. Station Road marks the northern edge of the Miller's Pond site and the southern edge is formed by the railway and Portsmouth Road. The valley divides at Miller's Pond and the two branches continue to the north and north-east, to Bursledon Road at Sholing Common and continues up Shoreburs Greenway to Weston Common respectively. The site is owned by Southampton City Council, but managed by Volunteers.

Hope you're staying cool out there.Both our Friday and Sunday conservation sessions are still going ahead.We have lots o...
23/06/2026

Hope you're staying cool out there.

Both our Friday and Sunday conservation sessions are still going ahead.

We have lots of sun screen, will be taking hydration breaks, and choosing tasks that keep you in the shade.

We are happy for people to just come down for a couple of hours, there is no expectation that you will stay for the whole session.

Stay cool.

Clear the Clutter or Find a Bargain!Join us for a Table Top Jumble Sale! Whether you are a bargain hunter looking to fin...
18/06/2026

Clear the Clutter or Find a Bargain!

Join us for a Table Top Jumble Sale! Whether you are a bargain hunter looking to find a hidden gem, or looking to clear out your pre-loved items to make some extra cash, this is the place to be.

Want to book a table and sell? Turn your unwanted items into cash?

Table Price: £15

How to book: Contact Karen at [email protected]

The event will be held in the grounds of the Study Centre, car park, centre garden and fenced off area therefore spaces are limited, so book early!

Some wonderful creative ideas for snake activities
12/06/2026

Some wonderful creative ideas for snake activities

There are over 3000 species of snake in the world and they all have a variety of amazing, special abilities. From vipers that use tendrils on their tails to mimic the movement of spiders so they ca…

What is your favourite butterfly?I voted for the Marbled White. You'll see so many of them on our grassland on the reser...
05/06/2026

What is your favourite butterfly?
I voted for the Marbled White. You'll see so many of them on our grassland on the reserve.
If you'd like to know what other butterflies we have on site, take a look at our species list on our website.
https://sholingvalleyslnr.wixsite.com/sholing/about-us

We have....
Peacock
Small Tortoiseshell
Orange-tip
Ringlet
Brown Argus
Meadow Brown
Silver-washed Fritillary
Small Heath
Clouded Yellow
Brimstone
Small Copper
Speckled Wood
Comma
Green-veined White
Large White
Marbled White
Small White
White-letter Hairstreak
Holly Blue
Silver-studded Blue
Chalkhill Blue
Common Blue
Essex Skipper
Small Skipper
Large Skipper
Grizzled Skipper
Gatekeeper
Red Admiral
Painted Lady

Butterfly Conservation

Flashy, adventurous or fantastically freaky. Britain has 60 native butterflies, each with their own story. Explore what makes them unique.

This week is volunteers week. Everything we do, we do it because we are lucky enough to have volunteers. This last week ...
04/06/2026

This week is volunteers week.

Everything we do, we do it because we are lucky enough to have volunteers.

This last week we had a Friday conservation session, where 14 wonderful people gave up their time. Paul Jordan Beth McKeeman Andy White to name a few!
That same evening we held a bat walk, where 4 bat experts and a moth man Pedro Pires gave up their time to teach people about the animals on the reserve.
And on Sunday we had another conservation session. Where an incredible 30 people came down to help manage the reserve, and keep it tidy with litter picking. Way too many to mention! But honorary mention to Mac Ince who led all three of these events.

If you've ever come down and helped out, we love you. Thank you for being so generous with your time.

Nature watch were exploring the wonderful world of minibeasts today, with a meadow sweep, bug hunting and insect arts an...
31/05/2026

Nature watch were exploring the wonderful world of minibeasts today, with a meadow sweep, bug hunting and insect arts and craft activities.

Sholing Valleys Spring Fayre photos. It was lovely to see everyone having such a great time. If you have any additional ...
17/05/2026

Sholing Valleys Spring Fayre photos. It was lovely to see everyone having such a great time. If you have any additional photos you would like to share from the day please add them in the comments below.

17/05/2026

On behalf of the Sholing Valleys Study Centre Committee, thank you to all that came to this years' Spring Fayre, visitors, stall holders and volunteers. We hope you all enjoyed your day and we look forward to seeing you at future events.

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