Wildlife reserves · West Midlands
Barnes Meadow
Barnes Meadow — nature reserve in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Northampton · 2.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Barnes Meadow is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Managed by Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire. Wikidata describes it as: "nature reserve in the United Kingdom". Coordinates: 52.2300°, -0.8770°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Barnes Meadow is a 29.4 hectare Local Nature Reserve in Northampton. An area of 20 hectares is managed by the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire. The site includes a stretch of the River Nene, meadows and a redundant arm of the river. There are many dragonflies including brown hawkers, and a large population of grass snakes. Birds include grey herons, kingfishers and great crested grebes. There is access from the Nene Way footpath, which passes through the site.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2300, -0.8770
- District
- West Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Northampton
- Postcode
- NN1 5FY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Northampton South
- Nearest railway station
- Northampton — 2.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q30623077 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Barnes Meadow (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: River Nene in Barnes Meadow 6.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Barnes Meadow?
- Barnes Meadow is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NN1 5FY), in the parish of Northampton.
- Who runs Barnes Meadow?
- Barnes Meadow is operated by Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire.
- Is Barnes Meadow free to visit?
- Yes, Barnes Meadow is free to enter.
- How do I get to Barnes Meadow?
- The nearest railway station is Northampton, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NN1 5FY.
- Are dogs allowed at Barnes Meadow?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.