One of the main areas of interest is the unimproved grassland meadow area to the north of Winstanley House which is managed through traditional cut and bale to remove arisings and keep nutrients low.  This is a Local Wildlife Site and contains many indicator species such as Lady’s bedstraw, Pignut, Pepper Saxifrage, Harebell and Knapweed which attract a range of insects.  Chimney sweep and Burnet day-flying moths are regularly seen during the summer.

Harebells have been identified on the edge of the grass verges adjacent to the football pitches and Braunstone Brook.

 The mature veteran trees have been studied and are known to be an important local habitat for saprophytic organisms which live on dead or decaying organic matter.  Previous studies on beetles by Derek Lott found several nationally rare beetles to be present.

The Walled Garden is located behind the old stables which are currently used as offices for the City Council.  The Gardens have retained their traditional layout and are managed well to retain their structure and diversity.  The range of species ensures a long flowering period to support insects and nesting birds.

The formal Lakes support a good range of waterfowl which is dominated by Canada Geese and Mute Swan.  Recent improvements to the island within the Lake have created additional habitat refuges for smaller waterfowl, fish and invertebrates.

The woodland areas around the old Hall contain a range of mature trees which support families of Jays regularly seen on the edge of the lower car park by the Lakes.  Song thrushes are regularly seen across the wide expanses of amenity grassland and Kingfishers are commonly observed flitting along the Braunstone Brook which supports a healthy population of sticklebacks.