Wildlife reserves · East of England
Paradise Fen nature reserve
In or near Cambridge.
Paradise Fen nature reserve — 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
- Cambridge · 1.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Paradise Fen nature reserve, the nearest railway station is Cambridge, located 1.6 km away. The postcode for the reserve is CB3 9PA, and entry is free.
About
Paradise Fen nature reserve is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 2 km². Managed by Cambridge City Council. Wikidata describes it as: "nature reserve in the United Kingdom". Coordinates: 52.1954°, 0.1149°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Paradise is a Local Nature Reserve in Newnham, a suburb in the south of Cambridge, UK. It is owned and managed by Cambridge City Council.
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Background
History
Today, the name Paradise designates the nature reserve adjoining Owlstone Croft, but formerly it embraced the whole area up to the Lammas Land. There were once tennis courts known as the Paradise Courts on the University Hockey Ground. This hockey ground, located at the junction of Barton Road and Grantchester Street, has since been developed for housing. References to Paradise go back a long way. The earliest mention of bathing in Cambridge records that in 1567 the son of Walter Haddon, while at King's College, was drowned "while washing himself in a Place in the river Cham called Paradise", and William Stukeley, the eighteenth century antiquary, when at Corpus College in 1704 wrote: "I…
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- Coordinates
- 52.1954, 0.1149
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- Cambridge
- Parish
- Cambridge, unparished area
- Postcode
- CB3 9PA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cambridge
- Nearest railway station
- Cambridge — 1.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q7134270 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Paradise Local Nature Reserve (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Cam Paradise Reserve.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Paradise Fen nature reserve?
- Paradise Fen nature reserve is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB3 9PA), in the parish of Cambridge, unparished area.
- What is Paradise Fen nature reserve?
- Paradise Fen nature reserve — nature reserve in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Paradise Fen nature reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Cambridge, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CB3 9PA.
- Who runs Paradise Fen nature reserve?
- Paradise Fen nature reserve is operated by Cambridge City Council.
- Is Paradise Fen nature reserve free to visit?
- Yes, Paradise Fen nature reserve is free to enter.
- How do I get to Paradise Fen nature reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Cambridge, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CB3 9PA.
- Are dogs allowed at Paradise Fen nature reserve?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.