Wildlife reserves · South Wales
Kingswood
In or near Winscombe.
Kingswood in Wales South, 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
- Puxton Park · 7.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Kingswood is a nature reserve in Wales South, 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.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Crook Peak to Shute Shelve Hill SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: MENDIP
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Mendip Hills
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Kingswood is a wildlife reserve located in South Wales. It is known for its diverse habitats and rich biodiversity, providing a habitat for various species of flora and fauna. The reserve serves as an important area for conservation efforts in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3007, -2.8312
- District
- North Somerset
- Parish
- Winscombe and Sandford
- Postcode
- BS25 1NW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wells and Mendip Hills
- Nearest railway station
- Puxton Park — 7.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24661122 (CC0)
Other places nearby
Shute Shelf
Mountain passes · 0.2 km
Shute Shelve Cavern
Caves · 0.7 km
Carcass Cave
Caves · 0.8 km
Netherdale Caravan & Camping Site
Campsites · 0.9 km
Shute Shelve Hill
Mountains & hills · 0.9 km
Church of St James, Winscombe
Historic churches · 1.2 km
Old Manor House B&B
B&Bs · 1.2 km
White Cliff Cave
Caves · 1.4 km
Wavering Down
Mountains & hills · 1.5 km
Winscombe
Towns & cities · 1.5 km
The Axbridge Lion
Theatres · 1.7 km
Coral Cave
Caves · 1.7 km
Nearby
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Shute Shelve Cavern
Shute Shelve Cavern is a cave in the United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5Campsites · South Wales
Netherdale Caravan & Camping Site
Netherdale Caravan & Camping Site — a campsite in wales south.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Shute Shelve Hill
Shute Shelve Hill — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 232 m.
📷 4Historic churches · South Wales
Church of St James, Winscombe
Church of St James, Winscombe — Grade I listed building-listed church in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Kingswood
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South Wales
Netherdale Caravan & Camping Site
Netherdale Caravan & Camping Site — a campsite in wales south.
📷 7B&Bs · South West England
Old Manor House B&B
Old Manor House B&B — a bed-and-breakfast in england south west.
📷 7Hotels · South West England
The Lamb Inn
The Lamb Inn — a hotel in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Cheddar Woods Resort & Spa
Cheddar Woods Resort & Spa — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Watersmeet farm campsite
Watersmeet farm campsite — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Hostels · South West England
YHA Cheddar Youth Hostel
YHA Cheddar Youth Hostel — a hostel in england south west. Brand: Youth Hostels Association.
Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Restaurants · South Wales
Muffins Tea Room & Brasserie
Muffins Tea Room & Brasserie — a restaurant in wales south.
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📷 5Restaurants · South Wales
The Pavilion
The Pavilion — a restaurant in wales south.
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Blake's Pools — nature reserve in Somerset, England.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kingswood?
- Kingswood is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode BS25 1NW), in the parish of Winscombe and Sandford.
- What is Kingswood?
- Kingswood in Wales South, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kingswood?
- The nearest railway station is Puxton Park, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS25 1NW.
- Is Kingswood a protected site?
- Yes — Kingswood is part of the Crook Peak to Shute Shelve Hill SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the MENDIP National Nature Reserve.
- Is Kingswood free to visit?
- Yes, Kingswood is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kingswood?
- The nearest railway station is Puxton Park, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS25 1NW.
- Are dogs allowed at Kingswood?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.