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The Great Britain Guide

Forests & woodlands Β· South East England

Alverstone Mead Nature Reserve

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Free admissionβ™Ώ Wheelchair: limitedβ˜… 4.7 Β· 235 Google reviews

Alverstone Mead Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.

Alverstone Mead Nature Reserve, forests & woodlands in South East England

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Sandown Β· 1.5 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Alverstone Mead Nature Reserve, the nearest railway station is Sandown, located 1.5 km away. Admission is free, and wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is PO36 0HB.

Directions on Google Maps β†’

About

Alverstone Mead Nature Reserve is a named forest, woodland or nature reserve in the United Kingdom. Limited wheelchair access (per OpenStreetMap). Coordinates: 50.6632Β°, -1.1804Β°.

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Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Isle Of Wight

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Alverstone Mead Local Nature Reserve is a lowland freshwater wetland nature reserve close to Sandown, Isle of Wight. it is a part of the Alverstone Marshes Site of Special Scientific Interest. The site is on the floodplain of the Eastern Yar, and is a popular spot for birdwatchers. The old trackbed of the Newport-Sandown railway runs through it, and is now a cycleway. In addition, the station house of Alverstone railway station, now a private residence, is still intact, and sits adjacent to Alverstone Mead. It is owned by the Isle of Wight Council and leased to the Wight Nature Fund.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
50.6632, -1.1804
Parish
Newchurch
Postcode
PO36 0HB
Parliamentary constituency
Isle of Wight East
Nearest railway station
Sandown β€” 1.5 km

Sources

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Alverstone Mead

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FreeπŸ•β†— wightnaturefund.org.uk
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Alverstone Ponds

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Historic bridges Β· South East England

Alverstone Bridge

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FreeπŸ•β†— wightnaturefund.org.uk
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Cheverton Copse Holiday Park

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Where to eat & stay near Alverstone Mead Nature Reserve

Places to stay

Alverstone in the Autumn - geograph.org.uk - 3747898πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South East England

Alverstone Ponds

Alverstone Ponds β€” a caravan park in england south east.

Footpath - geograph.org.uk - 2682906πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South East England

Fairway Holiday Park

Fairway Holiday Park β€” a caravan park in england south east.

Western entrance to Borthwood Copse - geograph.org.uk - 6991591πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South East England

C&CC

C&CC β€” a campsite in england south east.

β†— campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk
Incoming Flight - geograph.org.uk - 2997871πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South East England

Cheverton Copse Holiday Park

Cheverton Copse Holiday Park β€” a caravan park in england south east.

Free↗ chevertoncopse.com
Sign, The Bay CoE Primary School - geograph.org.uk - 5169104πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· South East England

Fernside Hotel

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Common Foxgloves, Apse Heath, Isle of Wight - geograph.org.uk - 2993153πŸ“· 5

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Old Barn Touring Park

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Places to eat & drink

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Vernon Cottage

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Pencil Cottage

Pencil Cottage β€” a cafΓ© in england south east.

β†— pencilcottage.co.uk
High Street, Shanklin – 1978 - geograph.org.uk - 6931663πŸ“· 7

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King Harry's Bar

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The Griffin public house, Godshill - geograph.org.uk - 4636827πŸ“· 7

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The Griffin Public House

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The Essex on the High Street , Godshill - geograph.org.uk - 4636601πŸ“· 7

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Alverstone Mead Nature Reserve?
Alverstone Mead Nature Reserve is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO36 0HB), in the parish of Newchurch.
What is Alverstone Mead Nature Reserve?
Alverstone Mead Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Alverstone Mead Nature Reserve?
The nearest railway station is Sandown, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO36 0HB.
Is Alverstone Mead Nature Reserve a protected site?
Yes β€” Alverstone Mead Nature Reserve is part of the Isle Of Wight National Landscape (AONB).
Is Alverstone Mead Nature Reserve free to visit?
Yes, Alverstone Mead Nature Reserve is free to enter.
How do I get to Alverstone Mead Nature Reserve?
The nearest railway station is Sandown, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO36 0HB.