Wildlife reserves · South East England
Blean Woods RSPB Reserve
In or near Canterbury.
Blean Woods RSPB Reserve — RSPB 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
- Canterbury West · 2.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Blean Woods RSPB Reserve is a nature reserve in Kent, South-East England. Operated by Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. The site is within the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB), and is part of the BLEAN WOODS National Nature Reserve. It sits within the Canterbury parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Canterbury West, about 2.6 km away. Postcode area CT2.
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Official information
Blean Woods RSPB Reserve is a nature reserve that offers visitors a chance to explore diverse habitats and observe a variety of wildlife. It features walking trails and opportunities for birdwatching in a tranquil woodland setting.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Church Woods, Blean SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: BLEAN WOODS
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Blean Woods RSPB Reserve is a wildlife reserve located in Kent, South-East England, within the parish of Harbledown and Rough Common. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), a National Nature Reserve (NNR), and lies within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The reserve is operated by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2942, 1.0408
- County
- Kent
- District
- Canterbury
- Parish
- Harbledown and Rough Common
- Postcode
- CT2 9DD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Canterbury
- Nearest railway station
- Canterbury West — 2.6 km
- Official site
- www.rspb.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q42306585 (CC0)
- commons: Blean Woods - geograph.org.uk - 1132481.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Blean Woods RSPB Reserve?
- Blean Woods RSPB Reserve is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT2 9DD), in the parish of Harbledown and Rough Common.
- What is Blean Woods RSPB Reserve?
- Blean Woods RSPB Reserve — RSPB nature reserve in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Blean Woods RSPB Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Canterbury West, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT2 9DD.
- Who runs Blean Woods RSPB Reserve?
- Blean Woods RSPB Reserve is operated by Royal Society for the Protection of Birds.
- Is Blean Woods RSPB Reserve a protected site?
- Yes — Blean Woods RSPB Reserve is part of the Church Woods, Blean SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the BLEAN WOODS National Nature Reserve.
- Is Blean Woods RSPB Reserve free to visit?
- Yes, Blean Woods RSPB Reserve is free to enter.
- How do I get to Blean Woods RSPB Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Canterbury West, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT2 9DD.
- Are dogs allowed at Blean Woods RSPB Reserve?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.