Forests & woodlands · London
Camley Street Natural Park
In or near Covent Garden.
Camley Street Natural Park 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
- London St. Pancras International · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Camley Street Natural Park is a named forest, woodland or nature reserve in the United Kingdom. Opening hours: Oct-Mar 10:00-16:00; Apr-Sep 10:00-17:00. Coordinates: 51.5350°, -0.1273°.
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Official information
Camley Street Natural Park is an urban nature reserve located between King's Cross and St Pancras in London. It features diverse habitats including woodland, grassland, and wetland, which support a variety of wildlife such as birds and amphibians, while also providing educational resources for visitors.
From the Wikipedia article
Camley Street Natural Park is an urban nature reserve in St Pancras in central London and within the London Borough of Camden. It is a local nature reserve. The park was closed to the public for reconstruction in December 2017 and reopened in September 2021.
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Background
History
Until the 17th century the area was in the Middlesex woodlands. The site became derelict by the 1970s. In 2017 the Somers Town bridge over the Regents Park canal opened connecting Camley Street and the new Gasholder Gardens. The new café and learning centre opened in 2022.
Description
Comprising 0.8 ha of land on the banks of the Regent's Canal by St Pancras Lock and adjoining St Pancras Basin, the park is both a sanctuary for wildlife and an educational centre, forming "a lovely oasis". It is run by the London Wildlife Trust. A visitors' centre caters for casual visitors and school parties, though tours must be booked. In shape the park is a narrow strip of land bounded by the canal, Camley Street and Goods Way. The entrance is through an ornate gate on Camley Street. Admission to the park is free. It is open daily.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5350, -0.1273
- District
- Camden
- Parish
- Camden, unparished area
- Postcode
- N1C 4DH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Holborn and St Pancras
- Phone
- 02038976150
- Nearest railway station
- London St. Pancras International — 0.3 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–4pm (October - March); Daily 10am–5pm (April - September)
- Official site
- www.wildlondon.org.uk
Sources
- osm: r12727580 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Camley Street Natural Park (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Camley Street Natural Park.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Camley Street Natural Park?
- Camley Street Natural Park is in London, United Kingdom (postcode N1C 4DH), in the parish of Camden, unparished area.
- What is Camley Street Natural Park?
- Camley Street Natural Park is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Camley Street Natural Park?
- The nearest railway station is London St. Pancras International, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode N1C 4DH.
- Who owns Camley Street Natural Park?
- Camley Street Natural Park is owned by London Wildlife Trust.
- Is Camley Street Natural Park free to visit?
- Yes, Camley Street Natural Park is free to enter.
- How do I get to Camley Street Natural Park?
- The nearest railway station is London St. Pancras International, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode N1C 4DH.