Wildlife reserves · West Midlands
Hampton Meadow
In or near Hereford.
Hampton Meadow in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
Pauline Eccles — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Hereford · 4.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Hampton Meadow is a nature reserve in England West Midlands, United Kingdom — protected land managed for wildlife conservation, with footpaths, hides and visitor access. UK nature reserves include national, local and trust-managed sites covering everything from coastal saltmarsh to upland moor.
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Official information
Hampton Meadow is a nature reserve featuring a large area of traditionally managed hay meadow and permanent pasture. Visitors can enjoy birdwatching and observe various wildlife, including nesting Curlews and seasonal flocks of ducks and gulls.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Lugg and Hampton Meadows SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Lugg SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hampton Meadow is a wildlife reserve located in the West Midlands. This area provides a habitat for various species and contributes to local biodiversity.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0470, -2.6434
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Hampton Bishop
- Postcode
- HR1 4FT
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Herefordshire
- Phone
- 01432 356872
- Nearest railway station
- Hereford — 4.7 km
- Official site
- www.herefordshirewt.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q108047370 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hampton Meadow?
- Hampton Meadow is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode HR1 4FT), in the parish of Hampton Bishop.
- What is Hampton Meadow?
- Hampton Meadow in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hampton Meadow?
- The nearest railway station is Hereford, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode HR1 4FT.
- Who owns Hampton Meadow?
- Hampton Meadow is owned by Herefordshire Nature Trust.
- Is Hampton Meadow a protected site?
- Yes — Hampton Meadow is part of the Lugg and Hampton Meadows SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Lugg SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Hampton Meadow free to visit?
- Yes, Hampton Meadow is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hampton Meadow?
- The nearest railway station is Hereford, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HR1 4FT.
- Are dogs allowed at Hampton Meadow?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.