Wildlife reserves · London
Glebelands Local Nature Reserve
In or near Elstree.
Glebelands Local Nature Reserve — nature reserve in the London Borough of Barnet.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- West Finchley · 1.5 km
- Paid entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Glebelands Local Nature Reserve, the nearest railway station is West Finchley, located 1.5 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is N2 9RF, and entry to the reserve is free.
About
Glebelands Local Nature Reserve is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "nature reserve in the London Borough of Barnet". Coordinates: 51.6040°, -0.1690°.
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Official information
Hollywood Bowl Finchley offers a vibrant bowling experience with 26 lanes, a VIP area, and an arcade. Visitors can enjoy food and drinks while bowling, making it a great spot for families and friends to gather and have fun.
From the Wikipedia article
Glebelands is a Grade I Site of Borough Importance for Nature Conservation in Colney Hatch in the London Borough of Barnet. It is also part of the Coppett's Wood and Glebelands Local Nature Reserve. It is the largest surviving fragment of the habitat of the old Finchley Common. The site is mostly wooded with areas of tall scrub and grassland, and there are numerous streams and seasonal small ponds. The main trees are hawthorn, oak, ash and silver birch. The wetlands have a number of very rare flora, and it is the only known London site for lesser water plantain. There is a good diversity of breeding birds. Glebelands is located at the corner of the North Circular Road and High Road, with access from a path between the High Road and Legion Way, off Summers Lane.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6040, -0.1690
- District
- Barnet
- Parish
- Barnet, unparished area
- Postcode
- N2 9RF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Finchley and Golders Green
- Phone
- 0844 826 1459
- Nearest railway station
- West Finchley — 1.5 km
- Official site
- www.hollywoodbowl.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q5567449 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Glebelands Local Nature Reserve (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Glebelands Pond - geograph.org.uk - 217052.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Glebelands Local Nature Reserve?
- Glebelands Local Nature Reserve is in London, United Kingdom (postcode N2 9RF), in the parish of Barnet, unparished area.
- What is Glebelands Local Nature Reserve?
- Glebelands Local Nature Reserve — nature reserve in the London Borough of Barnet.
- How do I get to Glebelands Local Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is West Finchley, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode N2 9RF.
- Is Glebelands Local Nature Reserve free to visit?
- Yes, Glebelands Local Nature Reserve is free to enter.
- How do I get to Glebelands Local Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is West Finchley, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode N2 9RF.
- Are dogs allowed at Glebelands Local Nature Reserve?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.