Forests & woodlands · East Midlands
King's Wood
In or near East Carlton.
King's Wood is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Corby · 3.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit King's Wood in the West Midlands, the nearest railway station is Corby, located 3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is NN18 9AH, and entry to the forest is free.
About
King's Wood is a named forest, woodland or nature reserve in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 52.4756°, -0.7273°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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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
- 52.4756, -0.7273
- District
- North Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Corby
- Postcode
- NN18 9AH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Corby and East Northamptonshire
- Nearest railway station
- Corby — 3 km
- Official site
- www.wildlifebcn.org
Sources
- osm: w32945843 (ODbL)
- 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?
- King's Wood is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NN18 9AH), in the parish of Corby.
- What is King's Wood?
- King's Wood is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to King's Wood?
- The nearest railway station is Corby, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode NN18 9AH.
- Who owns King's Wood?
- King's Wood is owned by Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire.
- Is King's Wood free to visit?
- Yes, King's Wood is free to enter.
- How do I get to King's Wood?
- The nearest railway station is Corby, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NN18 9AH.