Wildlife reserves · East of England
Horndon Meadow
In or near Little Burstead.
Horndon Meadow — Essex Wildlife Trust Nature reserve.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Stanford-le-Hope · 3.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Horndon Meadow, the nearest railway station is Stanford-le-Hope, located 3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is SS16 6DH. Entry is free, but wheelchair access is limited.
About
Horndon Meadow is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Managed by Essex Wildlife Trust. Wikidata describes it as: "Essex Wildlife Trust Nature reserve". Coordinates: 51.5400°, 0.4100°.
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Summary from the official site
Horndon Meadow is a small nature reserve in Essex, known for its diverse wildflower population, including hundreds of Green-winged Orchids that bloom in spring. The reserve features over 80 species of wildflowers and provides a habitat for various butterfly species.
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
Horndon Meadow is a 0.8-hectare (2.0-acre) nature reserve north of Stanford-le-Hope in Essex. It is managed by the Essex Wildlife Trust. This site is an unimproved hay meadow, which has around eighty flower species, such as green-winged orchids, yellow rattles, musk mallows and black knapweeds. Other plants include adder's tongue ferns. There is access from South Hill, at Tyelands Farm.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5400, 0.4100
- District
- Thurrock
- Parish
- Thurrock, unparished area
- Postcode
- SS16 6DH
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Basildon and East Thurrock
- Nearest railway station
- Stanford-le-Hope — 3 km
- Opening
- Accessible at all times
- Official site
- www.essexwt.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q28404688 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Horndon Meadow (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Horndon Meadow - geograph.org.uk - 1251470.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Horndon Meadow?
- Horndon Meadow is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SS16 6DH), in the parish of Thurrock, unparished area.
- What is Horndon Meadow?
- Horndon Meadow — Essex Wildlife Trust Nature reserve.
- How do I get to Horndon Meadow?
- The nearest railway station is Stanford-le-Hope, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode SS16 6DH.
- Who runs Horndon Meadow?
- Horndon Meadow is operated by Essex Wildlife Trust.
- Is Horndon Meadow free to visit?
- Yes, Horndon Meadow is free to enter.
- How do I get to Horndon Meadow?
- The nearest railway station is Stanford-le-Hope, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SS16 6DH.
- Are dogs allowed at Horndon Meadow?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.