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Forests & woodlands · London

Bramley Bank

In or near Farleigh.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly👪 Family-friendly4.4 · 105 Google reviews

Bramley Bank is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.

Bramley Bank, forests & woodlands in London

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Sanderstead · 2.5 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Bramley Bank, the nearest railway station is Sanderstead, located 2.5 km away. Entry is free, and the postcode for sat-nav is CR2 7LJ.

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About

Bramley Bank is a named forest, woodland or nature reserve in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 51.3545°, -0.0582°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.

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Official information

Bramley Bank is a nature reserve located in Croydon, featuring restored woodland and heathland that supports various wildlife, including stag beetles and woodpeckers. Visitors can explore the area through public walking trails and enjoy the natural beauty of spring flowers and diverse habitats.

From the Wikipedia article

Bramley Bank is a 10.3 hectare local nature reserve in Upper Shirley in the London Borough of Croydon. It is owned by Croydon Council and managed by London Wildlife Trust. The site has acid grassland, woodland and a pond. Flowers include common violets and enchanter's nightshade, and there are displays of bluebells in the spring. The woodland is mainly oak, ash and sycamore. The margin of the pond has yellow flag and flote grass. Wildlife includes nuthatches, song thrushes, purple hairstreak butterflies, yellow meadow ants and pipistrelle bats. There is access from Riesco Drive and Broadcombe.

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Coordinates
51.3545, -0.0582
District
Croydon
Parish
Croydon, unparished area
Postcode
CR2 7LJ
Parliamentary constituency
Croydon East
Phone
07772 821 134
Nearest railway station
Sanderstead2.5 km
Opening
Open at all times

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bramley Bank?
Bramley Bank is in London, United Kingdom (postcode CR2 7LJ), in the parish of Croydon, unparished area.
What is Bramley Bank?
Bramley Bank is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Bramley Bank?
The nearest railway station is Sanderstead, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CR2 7LJ.
Is Bramley Bank free to visit?
Yes, Bramley Bank is free to enter.
How do I get to Bramley Bank?
The nearest railway station is Sanderstead, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CR2 7LJ.