Wildlife reserves · London
Bramley Bank
In or near Farleigh.
Bramley Bank — Nature reserve in Upper Shirley.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Sanderstead · 2.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Bramley Bank, the nearest railway station is Sanderstead, located 2.5 km away. Entry is free, but accessibility is limited for wheelchair users. The postcode for sat-nav is CR2 7LJ.
About
Bramley Bank is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 24 km². Managed by London Wildlife Trust. Wikidata describes it as: "Nature reserve in Upper Shirley". Coordinates: 51.3540°, -0.0580°.
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Summary from the official site
Bramley Bank is a nature reserve located in Croydon, featuring restored woodland and heathland that supports a variety of wildlife, including stag beetles and woodpeckers. Visitors can explore its diverse habitats, including the largest woodland pond in Croydon, and enjoy walking trails that are part of the London Outer Orbital Path.
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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
- 51.3540, -0.0580
- District
- Croydon
- Parish
- Croydon, unparished area
- Postcode
- CR2 7LJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Croydon East
- Phone
- 07772 821 134
- Nearest railway station
- Sanderstead — 2.5 km
- Opening
- Open at all times
- Official site
- www.wildlondon.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q16985134 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Bramley Bank (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Bramley Bank 1.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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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 — Nature reserve in Upper Shirley.
- How do I get to Bramley Bank?
- The nearest railway station is Sanderstead, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CR2 7LJ.
- Who runs Bramley Bank?
- Bramley Bank is operated by London Wildlife Trust.
- 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.
- Are dogs allowed at Bramley Bank?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.