Wildlife reserves · South East England
Blenheim Farm
In or near Finstock.
Blenheim Farm — nature reserve in Oxfordshire, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Charlbury · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Blenheim Farm is located in the West Midlands region of Oxfordshire, with the postcode OX7 3EG. The nearest railway station is Charlbury, which is 1.2 km away. Entry to the reserve is free.
About
Blenheim Farm is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "nature reserve in Oxfordshire, England". Coordinates: 51.8720°, -1.4727°.
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Official information
Blenheim Farm is a nature reserve located just outside Charlbury, offering a tranquil environment for walking and wildlife observation. The area features hedgerows and woodland, providing habitats for various species, including lowland farmland birds.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Blenheim Farm is a 1-hectare (2.5-acre) nature reserve near Charlbury in Oxfordshire. It is owned and managed by the Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust. This is a meadow surrounded by ancient hedges and woodland. Flora include common knapweed, lady's bedstraw, cowslip and ragged-robin, while there are butterflies such as the common blue and orange tip. Amphibians include common frogs, common toads and smooth newts.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.8720, -1.4727
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- West Oxfordshire
- Parish
- Charlbury
- Postcode
- OX7 3EG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Banbury
- Nearest railway station
- Charlbury — 1.2 km
- Official site
- www.bbowt.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q96373693 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Blenheim Farm (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Blenheim Farm?
- Blenheim Farm is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX7 3EG), in the parish of Charlbury.
- What is Blenheim Farm?
- Blenheim Farm — nature reserve in Oxfordshire, England.
- How do I get to Blenheim Farm?
- The nearest railway station is Charlbury, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX7 3EG.
- Who owns Blenheim Farm?
- Blenheim Farm is owned by Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust.
- Is Blenheim Farm a protected site?
- Yes — Blenheim Farm is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Blenheim Farm free to visit?
- Yes, Blenheim Farm is free to enter.
- How do I get to Blenheim Farm?
- The nearest railway station is Charlbury, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX7 3EG.
- Are dogs allowed at Blenheim Farm?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.