Wildlife reserves · West Midlands
Kingsthorpe Meadow
Kingsthorpe 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
Kingsthorpe 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: 52.2570°, -0.9100°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Kingsthorpe Meadow is a 14.4 hectare Local Nature Reserve in Northampton. It is owned by Northampton Borough Council and managed by the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire. This site on the Brampton arm of the River Nene is often flooded in the winter. There are hedges and ponds, together with areas of scrub. Birds include green woodpeckers, kestrels and snipe. There is access from Mill Lane.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2570, -0.9100
- District
- West Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Kingsthorpe
- Postcode
- NN2 6RP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Northampton North
- Nearest railway station
- Northampton — 2.2 km
- Official site
- www.wildlifebcn.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q28407090 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Kingsthorpe Meadow (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Kingsthorpe meadow - geograph.org.uk - 762717.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kingsthorpe Meadow?
- Kingsthorpe Meadow is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NN2 6RP), in the parish of Kingsthorpe.
- Who runs Kingsthorpe Meadow?
- Kingsthorpe Meadow is operated by Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire.
- Is Kingsthorpe Meadow free to visit?
- Yes, Kingsthorpe Meadow is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kingsthorpe Meadow?
- The nearest railway station is Northampton, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NN2 6RP.
- Are dogs allowed at Kingsthorpe Meadow?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.