Forests & woodlands · South East England
Blue Lagoon Local Nature Reserve
In or near Newton Longville.
Blue Lagoon Local Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bletchley · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Blue Lagoon Local Nature Reserve, the nearest railway station is Bletchley, located 1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is MK2 3BH, and entry to the reserve is free.
About
Blue Lagoon Local Nature Reserve is a named forest, woodland or nature reserve in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 51.9865°, -0.7370°.
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Official information
The Blue Lagoon Local Nature Reserve in Bletchley is a 116-acre site that was formerly a brick works. It features a network of ponds and is home to diverse wildlife, including various bird species, badgers, and grass snakes, offering opportunities for walking, cycling, fishing, and birdwatching.
From the Wikipedia article
The Blue Lagoon Local Nature Reserve is a Local Nature Reserve in Bletchley, Milton Keynes in Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom. The Blue Lagoon is the only Local Nature Reserve in the City of Milton Keynes, covering 116 acres (47 ha). The diverse habitat, including shallow and deep water, grassland, scrubland and woodland, hosts an abundance of fauna and flora. The Blue Lagoon is also extensively used as a recreational facility.
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Background
History
The Blue Lagoon lies on part of the site of the former Read & Andrews brickworks. and the manufacture of bricks was an important industry for the area from the late 19th century. The works on the Blue Lagoon site were closed in 1970 The area of the nature reserve contains two pits: the northern Water Eaton pit, now known as the Blue Lagoon, and the southern Flettons pit. The Water Eaton pit was flooded in the 1940s when the adjoining Water Eaton Brook burst its banks. The pure blue colour of the pit gave the lake its colloquial and now official name. The Flettons pit was used in brick manufacture until 1970 and in the early 1980s was used as a landfill site.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9865, -0.7370
- District
- Milton Keynes
- Parish
- Bletchley and Fenny Stratford
- Postcode
- MK2 3BH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Buckingham and Bletchley
- Nearest railway station
- Bletchley — 1 km
- Official site
- www.milton-keynes.gov.uk
Sources
- osm: w155571494 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Blue Lagoon Local Nature Reserve (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Blue Lagoon Nature Reserve - geograph.org.uk - 1927502.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Blue Lagoon Local Nature Reserve?
- Blue Lagoon Local Nature Reserve is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode MK2 3BH), in the parish of Bletchley and Fenny Stratford.
- What is Blue Lagoon Local Nature Reserve?
- Blue Lagoon Local Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Blue Lagoon Local Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Bletchley, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode MK2 3BH.
- Is Blue Lagoon Local Nature Reserve free to visit?
- Yes, Blue Lagoon Local Nature Reserve is free to enter.
- How do I get to Blue Lagoon Local Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Bletchley, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode MK2 3BH.