Tina’s Haven Nature Reserve
The National Trust and Durham Heritage Coast Partnership have created a 34-hectare nature reserve on former farmland at Warren House, Horden. Initial works established woodland, wood pasture, grassland, hedgerows, ponds and wetlands, extending the coastal habitat corridor between Horden and Seaham.[1][2]
Current position
The Heritage Fund’s October 2026 case study records the reserve as created. Completed refers to the initial 2024–26 habitat works; the reserve continues to require management and monitoring.
Project details
- The National Trust acquired the field in 2023.
- Around 21,000 trees and shrubs were planted during reserve creation. The young planting will take time to establish.
Timeline
2023
National Trust acquires the 34-hectare field.
2025
Tree planting and habitat establishment.
2026
Initial reserve-creation phase completed.