Wildlife reserves · East Midlands
King's Wood, Corby
In or near East Carlton.
King's Wood, Corby — nature reserve in Northamptonshire, England.
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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 · 3.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit King's Wood in Corby, the nearest railway station is Corby, located 3.1 km away. Entry to the wildlife reserve is free, but accessibility is limited for wheelchair users. The postcode for sat-nav is NN18 9ED.
About
King's Wood, Corby is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Managed by Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire. Wikidata describes it as: "nature reserve in Northamptonshire, England". Coordinates: 52.4750°, -0.7280°.
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From the Wikipedia article
King's Wood is a 31.7 hectare Local Nature Reserve in Corby in Northamptonshire. It managed by the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire. It is a remnant of the former royal hunting forest, Rockingham Forest. More than 250 plant species have been recorded, including ones characteristic of ancient woods including yellow archangel and wood anemone. There are diverse invertebrates such as green-veined white butterflies and common blue damselflies, and birds include treecreepers, long-tailed tits, green woodpeckers and tawny owls. Access points include one at the junction of Danesholme Road and Gainsborough Road.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4750, -0.7280
- District
- North Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Corby
- Postcode
- NN18 9ED
- Parliamentary constituency
- Corby and East Northamptonshire
- Nearest railway station
- Corby — 3.1 km
- Official site
- www.wildlifebcn.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q30591085 (CC0)
- wikipedia: King's Wood, Corby (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: King's Wood, Corby 2.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is King's Wood, Corby?
- King's Wood, Corby is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NN18 9ED), in the parish of Corby.
- What is King's Wood, Corby?
- King's Wood, Corby — nature reserve in Northamptonshire, England.
- How do I get to King's Wood, Corby?
- The nearest railway station is Corby, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode NN18 9ED.
- Who runs King's Wood, Corby?
- King's Wood, Corby is operated by Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire.
- Is King's Wood, Corby free to visit?
- Yes, King's Wood, Corby is free to enter.
- How do I get to King's Wood, Corby?
- The nearest railway station is Corby, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NN18 9ED.
- Are dogs allowed at King's Wood, Corby?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.