Wildlife reserves · East Midlands
Great Oakley Meadow
In or near East Carlton.
Great Oakley 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
- Corby · 4.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Great Oakley Meadow is located in North Northamptonshire, postcode NN18 8JW. The nearest railway station is Corby, which is 4.2 km away. Entry is free, but wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Great Oakley 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: 52.4620°, -0.7310°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Great Oakley Meadow is a 1.9 hectare Local Nature Reserve in Great Oakley, on the southern outskirts of Corby in Northamptonshire. It is managed by the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire. The prominent medieval ridge and furrow at the southern end of the site displays the ancient field system of Great Oakley. The dry ridges have diverse flora including cowslip, knapweed and quaking-grass. The furrows are poorer in species, while the northern end, which borders Harpers Brook, has plants characteristic of wet ground, such as cuckooflower and hairy sedge. The field is bordered by hedges, which provide seeds and insects for birds. There is access from Headway, opposite Frith Close.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4620, -0.7310
- District
- North Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Corby
- Postcode
- NN18 8JW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Corby and East Northamptonshire
- Nearest railway station
- Corby — 4.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q30591081 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Great Oakley Meadow (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Great Oakley Meadow ridge and furrow.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Great Oakley Meadow?
- Great Oakley Meadow is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NN18 8JW), in the parish of Corby.
- What is Great Oakley Meadow?
- Great Oakley Meadow — nature reserve in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Great Oakley Meadow?
- The nearest railway station is Corby, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode NN18 8JW.
- Who runs Great Oakley Meadow?
- Great Oakley Meadow is operated by Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire.
- Is Great Oakley Meadow free to visit?
- Yes, Great Oakley Meadow is free to enter.
- How do I get to Great Oakley Meadow?
- The nearest railway station is Corby, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NN18 8JW.
- Are dogs allowed at Great Oakley Meadow?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.