Wildlife reserves · South East England
Grafton Regis Meadow
In or near Yardley Gobion.
Grafton Regis Meadow — nature reserve in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Wolverton · 7.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Grafton Regis Meadow is located in the West Midlands, with the nearest railway station being Wolverton, approximately 7.6 km away. Admission is free, but wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is NN12 7SS.
About
Grafton Regis Meadow is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Managed by Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire. Wikidata describes it as: "nature reserve in the United Kingdom". Coordinates: 52.1130°, -0.8850°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Grafton Regis Meadow is a 2-hectare (4.9-acre) nature reserve east of Grafton Regis in Northamptonshire. It is managed by the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire. This is a traditionally managed hay meadow on the bank of the Grand Union Canal. Birds visiting the site include curlews, lapwings, long-tailed tits, bullfinches, yellowhammers and wrens. There is no public access to the site.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1130, -0.8850
- District
- West Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Grafton Regis
- Postcode
- NN12 7SS
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Northamptonshire
- Nearest railway station
- Wolverton — 7.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q30622036 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Grafton Regis Meadow (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Grafton Regis Meadow.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Grafton Regis Meadow?
- Grafton Regis Meadow is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NN12 7SS), in the parish of Grafton Regis.
- What is Grafton Regis Meadow?
- Grafton Regis Meadow — nature reserve in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Grafton Regis Meadow?
- The nearest railway station is Wolverton, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode NN12 7SS.
- Who runs Grafton Regis Meadow?
- Grafton Regis Meadow is operated by Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire.
- Is Grafton Regis Meadow free to visit?
- Yes, Grafton Regis Meadow is free to enter.
- How do I get to Grafton Regis Meadow?
- The nearest railway station is Wolverton, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NN12 7SS.
- Are dogs allowed at Grafton Regis Meadow?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.