Natural landmarks · South West England
Flamingo Lagoon
In or near Sharpness.
Flamingo Lagoon — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
David Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cam and Dursley · 4.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Flamingo Lagoon is a other located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Flamingo Lagoon is part of the Slimbridge Wetland Centre, where visitors can experience a variety of wetland habitats and wildlife. The centre offers activities such as canoe safaris, talks, and tours, as well as opportunities to meet different species of flamingos up close.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Severn Estuary SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Flamingo Lagoon is an attraction located in the West Midlands. It features a variety of flamingos in a habitat designed to mimic their natural environment. The site provides educational insights into the species and their conservation.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.7381, -2.4085
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Stroud
- Parish
- Slimbridge
- Postcode
- GL2 7BT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stroud
- Nearest railway station
- Cam and Dursley — 4.1 km
- Official site
- www.wwt.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/638512838 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Flamingo Lagoon?
- Flamingo Lagoon is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL2 7BT), in the parish of Slimbridge.
- What is Flamingo Lagoon?
- Flamingo Lagoon — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Flamingo Lagoon?
- The nearest railway station is Cam and Dursley, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL2 7BT.
- Is Flamingo Lagoon a protected site?
- Yes — Flamingo Lagoon is part of the Upper Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Flamingo Lagoon free to visit?
- Yes, Flamingo Lagoon is free to enter.
- How do I get to Flamingo Lagoon?
- The nearest railway station is Cam and Dursley, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL2 7BT.