Wildlife reserves · East of England
Landpark Wood
In or near Whipsnade.
Landpark Wood — 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
- Whipsnade Central · 1.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Landpark Wood is located in Central Bedfordshire, with the nearest railway station being Whipsnade Central, approximately 1.5 km away. Entry is free, but wheelchair access is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is LU6 2PZ.
About
Landpark Wood 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: 51.8554°, -0.5255°.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Landpark Wood is a 3.6-hectare (8.9-acre) nature reserve near Whipsnade in Bedfordshire. It is managed by the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire. This wood has mature beech trees, hornbeam, oak and ash. The understorey is hazel and hawthorn, with bluebells, yellow archangel and woodruff. Birds include woodpeckers and nuthatches. The wood is on the corner of Dunstable Road and Land Park Lane.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8554, -0.5255
- District
- Central Bedfordshire
- Parish
- Kensworth
- Postcode
- LU6 2PZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Luton South and South Bedfordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Whipsnade Central — 1.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24993471 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Landpark Wood (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Landpark Wood 1.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Landpark Wood?
- Landpark Wood is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LU6 2PZ), in the parish of Kensworth.
- What is Landpark Wood?
- Landpark Wood — nature reserve in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Landpark Wood?
- The nearest railway station is Whipsnade Central, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode LU6 2PZ.
- Who runs Landpark Wood?
- Landpark Wood is operated by Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire.
- Is Landpark Wood a protected site?
- Yes — Landpark Wood is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Landpark Wood free to visit?
- Yes, Landpark Wood is free to enter.
- How do I get to Landpark Wood?
- The nearest railway station is Whipsnade Central, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LU6 2PZ.
- Are dogs allowed at Landpark Wood?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.