Wildlife reserves · West Midlands
Doxey Marshes
In or near Great Bridgeford.
Doxey Marshes — nature reserve in Stafford, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Stafford · 1.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Doxey Marshes, the nearest railway station is Stafford, located 1.7 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is ST16 1PD. Entry to the reserve is free.
About
Doxey Marshes is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "nature reserve in Stafford, England". Coordinates: 52.8160°, -2.1370°.
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Official information
Doxey Marshes is a wetland nature reserve located near Stafford, renowned for its birdwatching opportunities. Visitors can explore the reserve's flat paths, bird hides, and diverse wildlife, including over 200 bird species and various wetland plants.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Doxey and Tillington Marshes SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Doxey Marshes is a 150 hectares (370 acres) nature reserve located within two miles of Stafford town centre, and is managed by Staffordshire Wildlife Trust. Designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest for its wet grassland habitat and its breeding wading birds and wildfowl, it is particularly noted for its populations of breeding snipe. The habitat is one of the most threatened nationally, along with related wildlife such as snipe, lapwing, little ringed plover, otter and water shrew.
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- Coordinates
- 52.8160, -2.1370
- County
- Staffordshire
- District
- Stafford
- Parish
- Stafford, unparished area
- Postcode
- ST16 1PD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stafford
- Phone
- 01889 880100
- Nearest railway station
- Stafford — 1.7 km
- Opening
- Open at all times
- Official site
- www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q5303690 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Doxey Marshes (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Doxey Marshes 2.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Doxey Marshes?
- Doxey Marshes is in Staffordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode ST16 1PD), in the parish of Stafford, unparished area.
- What is Doxey Marshes?
- Doxey Marshes — nature reserve in Stafford, England.
- How do I get to Doxey Marshes?
- The nearest railway station is Stafford, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode ST16 1PD.
- Who owns Doxey Marshes?
- Doxey Marshes is owned by Staffordshire Wildlife Trust.
- Is Doxey Marshes a protected site?
- Yes — Doxey Marshes is part of the Doxey and Tillington Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Doxey Marshes free to visit?
- Yes, Doxey Marshes is free to enter.
- How do I get to Doxey Marshes?
- The nearest railway station is Stafford, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ST16 1PD.
- Are dogs allowed at Doxey Marshes?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.