Wildlife reserves · East of England
Newland Grove
In or near Chelmsford.
Newland Grove — Essex Wildlife Trust Nature reserve.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Beaulieu Park · 2.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Newland Grove, the nearest railway station is Beaulieu Park, located 2.7 km away. Entry to the wildlife reserve is free, but wheelchair access is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is CM3 3FY.
About
Newland Grove is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 3 km². Managed by Essex Wildlife Trust. Wikidata describes it as: "Essex Wildlife Trust Nature reserve". Coordinates: 51.7700°, 0.4860°.
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Summary from the official site
Newland Grove is a nature reserve located along the River Chelmer, featuring a variety of habitats including rough grassland, thorn thicket, and woodland. Visitors can explore diverse plant species and observe wildlife, including butterflies and birds, while walking along the circular paths.
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
Newland Grove is a 3.2-hectare (7.9-acre) nature reserve north of Chelmsford in Essex. It is managed by the Essex Wildlife Trust. The site is rough grassland on the bank of the River Chelmer, with areas of woodland and thorn thicket. Over 230 plant species have been recorded, including St John's wort, hairy violet and musk mallow. Birds include several species of warbler, and 23 of butterflies. There is access from the west side of a roundabout at the junction of Essex Regiment Way and Channels Drive.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7700, 0.4860
- County
- Essex
- District
- Chelmsford
- Parish
- Chelmsford Garden
- Postcode
- CM3 3FY
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Essex
- Nearest railway station
- Beaulieu Park — 2.7 km
- Opening
- Accessible at all times
- Official site
- www.essexwt.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q28404759 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Newland Grove (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Newland Grove in the snow - geograph.org.uk - 1612334.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Newland Grove?
- Newland Grove is in Essex, London, United Kingdom (postcode CM3 3FY), in the parish of Chelmsford Garden.
- What is Newland Grove?
- Newland Grove — Essex Wildlife Trust Nature reserve.
- How do I get to Newland Grove?
- The nearest railway station is Beaulieu Park, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CM3 3FY.
- Who runs Newland Grove?
- Newland Grove is operated by Essex Wildlife Trust.
- Is Newland Grove free to visit?
- Yes, Newland Grove is free to enter.
- How do I get to Newland Grove?
- The nearest railway station is Beaulieu Park, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CM3 3FY.
- Are dogs allowed at Newland Grove?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.