Wildlife reserves · East of England
Skaters' Meadow
In or near Cambridge.
Skaters' Meadow — 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 · 2.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Skaters' Meadow is located in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, with the postcode CB3 9JP. The nearest railway station is Cambridge, which is 2.2 km away. Entry is free, but accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Skaters' Meadow is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Managed by Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire. Wikidata describes it as: "nature reserve in the United Kingdom". Coordinates: 52.1920°, 0.1050°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Skaters' Meadow (or Skater's Meadow) is a 2-hectare (4.9-acre) nature reserve in Newnham Croft, Cambridge, UK. It is owned by Cambridge Past, Present & Future and leased for management by the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire. It takes its name from times in the 19th century, when it would freeze and the public were charged to skate around the gas lamp that still stands in the middle. The meadow is part of the floodplain of the river Cam, between the Paradise Local Nature Reserve owned by the city council, and Grantchester Meadows now managed by Cambridge Past, Present & Future. It is flower-rich wet grassland that includes common spotted orchids, cuckooflowers, meadowsweets, marsh-marigolds and ragged-robins. There are also grass snakes and birds such as blackcaps. There is no access to the site, but it can be viewed from the road called Grantchester Meadows.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1920, 0.1050
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- Cambridge
- Parish
- Cambridge, unparished area
- Postcode
- CB3 9JP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cambridge
- Nearest railway station
- Cambridge — 2.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q7534157 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Skaters' Meadow (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Skaters' Meadow - geograph.org.uk - 1167391.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Skaters' Meadow?
- Skaters' Meadow is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB3 9JP), in the parish of Cambridge, unparished area.
- What is Skaters' Meadow?
- Skaters' Meadow — nature reserve in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Skaters' Meadow?
- The nearest railway station is Cambridge, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CB3 9JP.
- Who owns Skaters' Meadow?
- Skaters' Meadow is owned by Cambridge Past, Present & Future and operated by Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire.
- Is Skaters' Meadow free to visit?
- Yes, Skaters' Meadow is free to enter.
- How do I get to Skaters' Meadow?
- The nearest railway station is Cambridge, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CB3 9JP.
- Are dogs allowed at Skaters' Meadow?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.