Wildlife reserves · West Midlands
Parrot's Drumble
In or near Chesterton, Staffordshire.
Parrot's Drumble — nature reserve in Staffordshire, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Kidsgrove · 2.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Parrot's Drumble is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Managed by Staffordshire Wildlife Trust. Wikidata describes it as: "nature reserve in Staffordshire, UK". Coordinates: 53.0667°, -2.2731°.
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Official information
Parrot's Drumble is an ancient woodland nature reserve known for its stunning bluebell displays in spring. Visitors can enjoy gentle walking trails and observe various woodland flora and fauna throughout the year.
From the Wikipedia article
Parrot's Drumble is a nature reserve of the Staffordshire Wildlife Trust. It is an area of woodland next to the village of Talke Pits, and about 4 miles (6.4 km) north of Newcastle-under-Lyme, in Staffordshire, England.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
Description
Its area is 12 ha. It is an ancient woodland, the area having been woodland for more than 400 years. It was once owned by a family named Parrot, and a "drumble" is a local word for a stream running through a wooded valley. There are old mineworkings in the area, from which iron oxide leaches, giving the stream a reddish colour. There is a walking trail through the wood, where there is oak, hazel, birch, rowan and ash; near the stream there is willow and alder. Woodland plants include dog's mercury, yellow archangel and wood-sorrel, and in the spring there are notable displays of bluebells. Birds to be seen include great spotted woodpecker, lesser spotted woodpecker, nuthatch and…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 53.0667, -2.2731
- County
- Staffordshire
- District
- Newcastle-under-Lyme
- Parish
- Audley Rural
- Postcode
- ST7 8NU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newcastle-under-Lyme
- Phone
- 01889 880100
- Nearest railway station
- Kidsgrove — 2.9 km
- Opening
- Open at all times
- Official site
- www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q105488474 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Parrot's Drumble (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Orange Swamp at Parrot's Drumble - geograph.org.uk - 160137.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Parrot's Drumble?
- Parrot's Drumble is in Staffordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode ST7 8NU), in the parish of Audley Rural.
- What is Parrot's Drumble?
- Parrot's Drumble — nature reserve in Staffordshire, UK.
- How do I get to Parrot's Drumble?
- The nearest railway station is Kidsgrove, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode ST7 8NU.
- Who runs Parrot's Drumble?
- Parrot's Drumble is operated by Staffordshire Wildlife Trust.
- Is Parrot's Drumble free to visit?
- Yes, Parrot's Drumble is free to enter.
- How do I get to Parrot's Drumble?
- The nearest railway station is Kidsgrove, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ST7 8NU.
- Are dogs allowed at Parrot's Drumble?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.