Forests & woodlands · East of England
Rush Meadow
In or near Beetley.
Rush Meadow is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dereham · 2.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Rush Meadow is woodland in Norfolk, East of England. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Mid Norfolk parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Dereham, about 2.1 km away. Postcode area NR19.
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Official information
Rushmeadows is a nature reserve located in the Dereham stream valley, featuring a mix of fen, grassland, and wet alder carr woodland. Visitors can observe a variety of wetland plants and birds, particularly during the spring and summer months.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dereham Rush Meadow SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wensum SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Rush Meadow is a forest located in Dereham, Norfolk, in the East of England. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for both Dereham Rush Meadow and the River Wensum, highlighting its ecological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6880, 0.9208
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Breckland
- Parish
- Dereham
- Postcode
- NR19 2GW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Norfolk
- Phone
- 01603 625540
- Nearest railway station
- Dereham — 2.1 km
- Opening
- Dawn till dusk, every day, all year round
- Official site
- www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w33177610 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rush Meadow?
- Rush Meadow is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR19 2GW), in the parish of Dereham.
- What is Rush Meadow?
- Rush Meadow is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Rush Meadow?
- The nearest railway station is Dereham, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR19 2GW.
- Is Rush Meadow a protected site?
- Yes — Rush Meadow is part of the Dereham Rush Meadow SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Wensum SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Rush Meadow free to visit?
- Yes, Rush Meadow is free to enter.
- How do I get to Rush Meadow?
- The nearest railway station is Dereham, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR19 2GW.