Wildlife reserves · East Midlands
Barford Wood and Meadows
In or near Stoke Albany.
Barford Wood and Meadows — 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
- Kettering · 4.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Barford Wood and Meadows is located at postcode NN14 1QG and is accessible via the nearest railway station, Kettering, which is 4.5 km away. Entry to the reserve is free, though wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Barford Wood and Meadows 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: 52.4340°, -0.7390°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Barford Wood and Meadows or Barford Meadow Nature Reserve is a 36 hectare nature reserve east of Rushton in Northamptonshire. It is managed by the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire. The north-eastern end is part of the River Ise and Meadows Site of Special Scientific Interest. The site was formerly part of the medieval Royal Forest of Rockingham. It has diverse habitats, with hay meadows, parkland and recently planted woodland. There are many butterflies such as large skippers, orange-tips, small skippers and small coppers. Mammals include baders and red foxes. There is access by a footpath from Rushton.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4340, -0.7390
- District
- North Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Geddington
- Postcode
- NN14 1QG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Kettering
- Nearest railway station
- Kettering — 4.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q30591708 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Barford Wood and Meadows (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Barford Wood and Meadows 4.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Barford Wood and Meadows?
- Barford Wood and Meadows is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NN14 1QG), in the parish of Geddington.
- What is Barford Wood and Meadows?
- Barford Wood and Meadows — nature reserve in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Barford Wood and Meadows?
- The nearest railway station is Kettering, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode NN14 1QG.
- Who runs Barford Wood and Meadows?
- Barford Wood and Meadows is operated by Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire.
- Is Barford Wood and Meadows free to visit?
- Yes, Barford Wood and Meadows is free to enter.
- How do I get to Barford Wood and Meadows?
- The nearest railway station is Kettering, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NN14 1QG.
- Are dogs allowed at Barford Wood and Meadows?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.