Forests & woodlands · West Midlands
Knighton Spinney
Knighton Spinney is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- South Wigston · 2.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Knighton Spinney is a named forest, woodland or nature reserve in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 52.6017°, -1.1071°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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From the Wikipedia article
Knighton Spinney is a 2.9-hectare (7.2-acre) Local Nature Reserve in Leicester. It is owned by Leicester City Council and managed by Environ for the council. This oak and ash plantation is part of Knighton Park. Flora include wood anemones, and there are birds such as nuthatches, treecreepers and great spotted woodpeckers. The site is closed to the public apart from on occasional open days.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6017, -1.1071
- District
- Leicester
- Parish
- Leicester, unparished area
- Postcode
- LE2 3RT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Leicester South
- Nearest railway station
- South Wigston — 2.8 km
Sources
- osm: w152646250 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Knighton Spinney (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Knighton Spinney 4.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Knighton Spinney?
- Knighton Spinney is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE2 3RT), in the parish of Leicester, unparished area.
- Who owns Knighton Spinney?
- Knighton Spinney is owned by Environ for Leicester City Council.
- Is Knighton Spinney free to visit?
- Yes, Knighton Spinney is free to enter.
- How do I get to Knighton Spinney?
- The nearest railway station is South Wigston, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE2 3RT.