Spring is well underway, and we all know what that means – the BBC’s Springwatch is back!
And the award-winning wildlife television programme has confirmed a new filming location for 2026.
But as usual, there will also be plenty of live wildlife cameras on the go, and pre-recorded films featuring nature lovers, cultural stories, species and landscapes from around the UK. The Mindfulness Moments will also return every night throughout the series.
When is Springwatch 2026 on TV?
Springwatch will return to our screens on Monday to Thursday from Monday 25 May until Thursday 11 June 2026 at 8pm on BBC Two. You’ll also be able to catch up with previous episodes on BBC iPlayer.
Who is presenting Springwatch?
Chris Packham, Michaela Strachan and Iolo Williams will be presenting Springwatch this year, bringing spectacular wildlife moments to audiences from a new location this year.
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Where is Springwatch filmed?
Springwatch will be based at a new live hub this year in Northern Ireland. Previous series have been filmed at National Trust Longshaw in the Peak District and RSPB Arne in Dorset. Iolo Williams will be broadcasting from a different live location around the UK each week, showcasing the varied wildlife in each area.
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National Trust Crom
The Crom estate borders Upper Lough Erne in Country Fermanagh. It’s one of Northern Ireland’s most important conservation areas and is made up of rich mix of diverse habitats.
Across its 2,000 acres you’ll find ancient woodlands, reed-fringed lake edges, hidden islands and wildflower meadows – making it a haven for a diverse range of wildlife.
Much of Crom’s environment remains relatively unexplored on screen, so who knows what the rolling cameras will capture.
“Very excited to be coming live from Northern Ireland for Springwatch,” says presenter Michaela Strachan.
“We never quite know what species will become our stars each year or what stories will emerge. That’s what I love about Springwatch: the wildlife writes the script and every year there’s a chapter we weren’t expecting!
“Can’t wait to see what plots Crom has in store for us. I’m hoping it hasn’t planned for too much rain in the script!”
Knepp Estate, Sussex
Iolo Williams will be broadcasting live from the Knepp Estate in West Sussex. Its owners, Isabella Tree and Charlie Burrell, have transformed the former farm into one of the UK’s most significant rewilding projects.
London
Iolo will be covering wildlife stories from Hampstead Heath, the Natural History Museum, Ealing and the Royal Parks.
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Bempton Cliffs, Yorkshire
Bempton Cliffs is home to one of the UK’s greatest wildlife spectacles, where around half a million seabirds gather on the chalk cliffs to nest. The air and cliff faces will be filled with noise and movement as the birds hunt for fish, defend their nesting sites and jostle for position.
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Which species will appear on Springwatch?
Crom’s diverse habitats support plenty of wildlife. Fallow deer roam its parklands, elusive pine martens scamper along forest floors and red squirrels leap through the woodland canopies. Otters and fish can be found in its waterways, while birds of prey soar above.
- Watch the adorable moment this lost native species is officially restored to UK national park
- Meet all the species of British deer – including a particularly weird, diminutive deer that barks like a dog and has fangs like a snake
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- Brutal birds of prey photos that capture their deadly power, grace and majesty
“In spring, the meadows come alive with butterflies, bees and dragonflies, making it one of the most vibrant and biodiverse places in Northern Ireland,” says Gemma Carson, National Trust Crom’s general manager.
Pre-recorded films will focus on a rich variety of wildlife, from slow worms and water voles to great northern divers and parasitic wasps.
- It not only eats its victim from the inside out, it also uses a biological weapon to paralyse it and turn it into a zombie
- It looks like a snake and moves like a snake - but don't be fooled. This is no snake...
How do I watch Springwatch live cameras?
Springwatch’s live wildlife cameras will return this year, streaming across multiple platforms every day – including the Springwatch social media accounts and BBC iPlayer.
Main image: Chris Packham and Michaela Strachan for Springwatch. Credit: BBC Studios/Olli Hillyer-Riley
