Wildlife reserves · London
Woodberry Wetlands
Woodberry Wetlands — 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
- Manor House · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Woodberry Wetlands is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "nature reserve in the United Kingdom". Coordinates: 51.5700°, -0.0881°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Woodberry Wetlands is a nature reserve and designated Site of Metropolitan Importance on the site of the East Reservoir in the Manor House area in the London Borough of Hackney. The site opened to the public for the first time in 200 years on 1 May 2016. Covering 4.5 ha (11 acres) and situated close to the Lee Valley, Woodberry Wetlands was acquired as a nature reserve in 2014. The site is owned by Thames Water and run by London Wildlife Trust. After a major redevelopment the East Reservoir now offers free public access. The reserve was developed by London Wildlife Trust in collaboration with Thames Water, Berkeley Homes and London Borough of Hackney, with funding from Heritage Lottery Fund. The site contains a boardwalk, a visitors' centre with café, toilet facilities and a classroom. The New River Path runs alongside the northern edge of the reservoir. This forms part of a cycle route connecting to Walthamstow Wetlands, badged as the 'Wetlands to Wetlands Greenway'.
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Background
History
]] Before the 1600s London's water supply was mostly reliant on the River Thames, local streams, wells and springs. King James I authorised the construction of the New River in 1604 to bring clean water from springs in Hertfordshire and Middlesex to London. Created in 1833, the reservoirs stored water from The New River. The banks of the reservoirs were lined at higher levels with stones taken from London Bridge, then in the course of demolition. Presently, water is temporarily held at the East Reservoir before processing at Walthamstow Reservoirs. The west reservoir has been converted into a water sports centre.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5700, -0.0881
- District
- Hackney
- Parish
- Hackney, unparished area
- Postcode
- N16 5LN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hackney North and Stoke Newington
- Established
- 2014
- Nearest railway station
- Manor House — 0.6 km
- Official site
- www.woodberrywetlands.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q22004830 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Woodberry Wetlands (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Stoke Newington East Reservoir.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Woodberry Wetlands?
- Woodberry Wetlands is in London, United Kingdom (postcode N16 5LN), in the parish of Hackney, unparished area.
- When was Woodberry Wetlands built?
- Built or established in 2014.
- Who owns Woodberry Wetlands?
- Woodberry Wetlands is owned by London Wildlife Trust.
- Is Woodberry Wetlands free to visit?
- Yes, Woodberry Wetlands is free to enter.
- How do I get to Woodberry Wetlands?
- The nearest railway station is Manor House, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode N16 5LN.
- Are dogs allowed at Woodberry Wetlands?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.