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Hempstead Meadow Nature Reserve

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Hempstead Meadow Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.

Hempstead Meadow Nature Reserve, forests & woodlands in East Sussex

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Uckfield · 0.5 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Hempstead Meadow Nature Reserve is a named forest, woodland or nature reserve in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 50.9705°, 0.1025°.

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Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Hempstead Meadow is a 1.6-hectare (4.0-acre) Local Nature Reserve in Uckfield in East Sussex. It is owned and managed by Uckfield Town Council. The site is mainly wet grassland with scattered trees and scrub. Flora include primroses, tussock sedge and various ferns. The meadow is used as a foraging area by bats. There is access from Waitrose carpark off the High Street.

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Coordinates
50.9705, 0.1025
County
East Sussex
District
Wealden
Parish
Uckfield
Postcode
TN22 1FB
Parliamentary constituency
East Grinstead and Uckfield
Nearest railway station
Uckfield0.5 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hempstead Meadow Nature Reserve?
Hempstead Meadow Nature Reserve is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN22 1FB), in the parish of Uckfield.
Who owns Hempstead Meadow Nature Reserve?
Hempstead Meadow Nature Reserve is owned by Uckfield Town Council.
Is Hempstead Meadow Nature Reserve a protected site?
Yes — Hempstead Meadow Nature Reserve is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB).
Is Hempstead Meadow Nature Reserve free to visit?
Yes, Hempstead Meadow Nature Reserve is free to enter.
How do I get to Hempstead Meadow Nature Reserve?
The nearest railway station is Uckfield, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN22 1FB.