Wildlife reserves · East Midlands
Kingsthorpe Meadow
In or near Upton.
Kingsthorpe 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
- Northampton · 2.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Kingsthorpe Meadow is located in West Northamptonshire, postcode NN2 6RP, and is accessible via the nearest railway station, Northampton, which is 2.2 km away. Entry to the reserve is free, but wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Kingsthorpe 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: 52.2570°, -0.9100°.
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Summary from the official site
Kingsthorpe Meadow is a Local Nature Reserve located in Northampton, featuring a series of picturesque meadows along the River Nene. Visitors can observe a variety of wildlife, including dragonflies, butterflies, and birds such as kingfishers, while enjoying walking trails through the natural landscape.
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
Kingsthorpe Meadow is a 14.4 hectare Local Nature Reserve in Northampton. It is owned by Northampton Borough Council and managed by the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire. This site on the Brampton arm of the River Nene is often flooded in the winter. There are hedges and ponds, together with areas of scrub. Birds include green woodpeckers, kestrels and snipe. There is access from Mill Lane.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 52.2570, -0.9100
- District
- West Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Kingsthorpe
- Postcode
- NN2 6RP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Northampton North
- Phone
- 01604 405285
- Nearest railway station
- Northampton — 2.2 km
- Opening
- Open at all times
- Official site
- www.wildlifebcn.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q28407090 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Kingsthorpe Meadow (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Kingsthorpe meadow - geograph.org.uk - 762717.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kingsthorpe Meadow?
- Kingsthorpe Meadow is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NN2 6RP), in the parish of Kingsthorpe.
- What is Kingsthorpe Meadow?
- Kingsthorpe Meadow — nature reserve in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kingsthorpe Meadow?
- The nearest railway station is Northampton, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode NN2 6RP.
- Who runs Kingsthorpe Meadow?
- Kingsthorpe Meadow is operated by Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire.
- Is Kingsthorpe Meadow free to visit?
- Yes, Kingsthorpe Meadow is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kingsthorpe Meadow?
- The nearest railway station is Northampton, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NN2 6RP.
- Are dogs allowed at Kingsthorpe Meadow?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.