Natural landmarks · East Midlands
Attenborough Nature Centre
In or near Gotham.
Attenborough Nature Centre — a other in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
David Lally — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Attenborough · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Attenborough Nature Centre is a other located in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Attenborough Nature Reserve is a significant wildlife site in the UK, established in 1966 and opened by Sir David Attenborough. It is renowned for its diverse bird population, including over 250 species, and serves as a habitat for various plants and insects, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Attenborough Gravel Pits SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Attenborough Nature Centre is located in the East Midlands, postcode NG9. This facility serves as a hub for nature conservation and education, providing insights into local wildlife and habitats.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.8997, -1.2357
- County
- Nottinghamshire
- District
- Broxtowe
- Parish
- Broxtowe, unparished area
- Postcode
- NG9 6DY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Broxtowe
- Nearest railway station
- Attenborough — 0.8 km
- Official site
- www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org
Sources
- osm: way/30785830 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Attenborough Nature Centre?
- Attenborough Nature Centre is in Nottinghamshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NG9 6DY), in the parish of Broxtowe, unparished area.
- What is Attenborough Nature Centre?
- Attenborough Nature Centre — a other in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Attenborough Nature Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Attenborough, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode NG9 6DY.
- Is Attenborough Nature Centre a protected site?
- Yes — Attenborough Nature Centre is part of the Attenborough Gravel Pits SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Attenborough Nature Centre free to visit?
- Yes, Attenborough Nature Centre is free to enter.
- How do I get to Attenborough Nature Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Attenborough, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NG9 6DY.