Wildlife reserves · West Midlands
Newbold Quarry Park
In or near Newton.
Newbold Quarry Park is a wildlife 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
- Rugby · 1.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Newbold Quarry Park is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 52.3883°, -1.2745°. 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
Newbold Quarry Park is a nature reserve in Newbold-on-Avon, around 1½ miles north-west of Rugby town centre, Warwickshire, England. It consists of a former water-filled quarry surrounded by woodlands and covers an area of 10.50 hectares (25.9 acres). It is managed by the Warwickshire Wildlife Trust on behalf of Rugby Borough Council.
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Background
History
The site was formerly used to quarry for Blue Lias limestone, in connection with the local cement industry. Quarrying at the site was initiated in 1877 by the Newbold Lime & Cement Co. Ltd, and several cement kilns operated alongside the quarry. Production ended in 1910, started again briefly in 1920, and was abandoned permanently by 1923 after the quarry flooded. The plant was dismantled in 1927. The derelict quarry was the scene of a tragedy in October 1990 when two local boys aged ten and six drowned after falling into the water, following this, the site was taken over by Rugby Borough Council in 1991 and turned into a nature reserve with improved access, fencing and warning signs.…
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- Coordinates
- 52.3883, -1.2745
- County
- Warwickshire
- District
- Rugby
- Parish
- Rugby, unparished area
- Postcode
- CV21 1EG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rugby
- Nearest railway station
- Rugby — 1.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q21061637 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Newbold Quarry Park (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Newbold Quarry Park?
- Newbold Quarry Park is in Warwickshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CV21 1EG), in the parish of Rugby, unparished area.
- What is Newbold Quarry Park?
- Newbold Quarry Park is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Newbold Quarry Park?
- The nearest railway station is Rugby, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CV21 1EG.
- Is Newbold Quarry Park free to visit?
- Yes, Newbold Quarry Park is free to enter.
- How do I get to Newbold Quarry Park?
- The nearest railway station is Rugby, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CV21 1EG.
- Are dogs allowed at Newbold Quarry Park?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.