Wildlife reserves · London
Biggin Wood
In or near Shortlands.
Biggin Wood — preserved ancient woodland.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Norbury · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Biggin Wood, the nearest railway station is Norbury, located 1.1 km away. Entry to the wildlife reserve is free. The postcode for sat-nav is SW16 3SF.
About
Biggin Wood is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 14 km². Wikidata describes it as: "preserved ancient woodland". Coordinates: 51.4156°, -0.1075°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Biggin Wood (also known as Biggin Woods) is an area of ancient oak woodland situated within the London Borough of Croydon. The London Wildlife Trust is currently working with Croydon Council and the Friends of Biggin Wood to improve the site for wildlife, as a part of The Great North Wood Project. Biggin Wood is home to a range of British wildlife, including the Great spotted woodpecker, English Oak and Bluebell.
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Background
History
The origins of Biggin Wood can be traced as far back as 1493 when it was mentioned in Archbishop Morton's land rental which states, "Biggins Farm, Biggenswood - in landes called Biggynge, an ancient estate 120 acres on the South side confronting Bewlay". The wood is shown to extend into what is now allotments. In 1801, the Croydon Enclosure Award allowed landowners to sell or lease land for development. Several houses with spacious gardens were built on Beulah Hill, by Biggin Hill between 1800 and 1840. Sometime between 1800 and 1828, Bigginwood House was built in the area just north of the wood. In 1838, Hugh Bowditch took possession of the house and some other parcels of land which…
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- Coordinates
- 51.4156, -0.1075
- District
- Croydon
- Parish
- Croydon, unparished area
- Postcode
- SW16 3SF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Streatham and Croydon North
- Nearest railway station
- Norbury — 1.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q48698894 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Biggin Wood (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Biggin Wood, Norbury (geograph 3229396).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Biggin Wood?
- Biggin Wood is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW16 3SF), in the parish of Croydon, unparished area.
- What is Biggin Wood?
- Biggin Wood — preserved ancient woodland.
- How do I get to Biggin Wood?
- The nearest railway station is Norbury, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SW16 3SF.
- Who owns Biggin Wood?
- Biggin Wood is owned by London Borough of Croydon.
- Is Biggin Wood free to visit?
- Yes, Biggin Wood is free to enter.
- How do I get to Biggin Wood?
- The nearest railway station is Norbury, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SW16 3SF.
- Are dogs allowed at Biggin Wood?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.