Forests & woodlands · East of England
Buxton Heath
In or near Hevingham.
Buxton Heath 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
- Brampton · 5.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Buxton Heath is woodland in Norfolk, the East Midlands. The site is within the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Broadland and Fakenham parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Brampton, about 5.1 km away. Postcode area NR10.
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Official information
Buxton Heath is a nature reserve known for its dry, acidic heathland and diverse wildlife. Visitors can enjoy birdwatching, insect spotting, and walking along sandy footpaths while observing various rare plants and animals, including the silver-studded blue butterfly and breeding nightjars.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wensum SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Buxton Heath SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Norfolk Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Buxton Heath is a forest located in Hevingham, Norfolk, within the East Midlands. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for both the River Wensum and Buxton Heath, and is also part of the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 52.7497, 1.2216
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Broadland
- Parish
- Hevingham
- Postcode
- NR10 5QL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Broadland and Fakenham
- Phone
- 01603 625540
- Nearest railway station
- Brampton — 5.1 km
- Opening
- Dawn till dusk, every day, all year round
- Official site
- www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w238536916 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Buxton Heath?
- Buxton Heath is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR10 5QL), in the parish of Hevingham.
- What is Buxton Heath?
- Buxton Heath is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Buxton Heath?
- The nearest railway station is Brampton, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR10 5QL.
- Is Buxton Heath a protected site?
- Yes — Buxton Heath is part of the River Wensum SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Buxton Heath SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Buxton Heath free to visit?
- Yes, Buxton Heath is free to enter.
- How do I get to Buxton Heath?
- The nearest railway station is Brampton, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR10 5QL.