Wildlife reserves · London
Southwood Open Space
In or near Thames Ditton.
Southwood Open Space is a wildlife 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
- Malden Manor · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Southwood Open Space, the nearest railway station is Malden Manor, located 0.6 km away. Entry is free, and the postcode for sat-nav is KT5 9PJ.
About
Southwood Open Space is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 51.3861°, -0.2693°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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From the Wikipedia article
Southwood Open Space is a 12.9 hectare Local Nature Reserve (LNR) in Old Malden in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames in London. It is a linear park along the Hogsmill River, south of the Kingston Bypass. The open space forms the southern part of the Hogsmill River Park, which extends north to Elmbridge Open Space LNR. Hogsmill Valley is designated a Site of Borough Importance for Nature Conservation, Grade 1. The site is mainly grassland, with hedgerows of elm scrub. These were mainly dominated by elm trees until they were destroyed by Dutch Elm Disease. The London Loop long-distance walk goes through the park.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3861, -0.2693
- District
- Kingston upon Thames
- Parish
- Kingston upon Thames, unparished area
- Postcode
- KT5 9PJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Kingston and Surbiton
- Nearest railway station
- Malden Manor — 0.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17020791 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Southwood Open Space (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Southwood Open Space 5.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Hogsmill River Park
Wildlife reserves · 0.4 km
Old Malden War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.7 km
Malden Manor
Stately homes · 0.7 km
Elmbridge Open Space
Wildlife reserves · 0.8 km
Tolworth
Chapels · 0.8 km
Odeon Tolworth
Theatres · 0.9 km
Raeburn Open Space
Wildlife reserves · 1.1 km
Millstone
Public art & sculpture · 1.2 km
Old Malden
Chapels · 1.2 km
Odeon Shannon Corner
Theatres · 1.3 km
Berrylands
Chapels · 1.3 km
Rose Walk
Wildlife reserves · 1.5 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Southwood Open Space?
- Southwood Open Space is in London, United Kingdom (postcode KT5 9PJ), in the parish of Kingston upon Thames, unparished area.
- What is Southwood Open Space?
- Southwood Open Space is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Southwood Open Space?
- The nearest railway station is Malden Manor, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode KT5 9PJ.
- Is Southwood Open Space free to visit?
- Yes, Southwood Open Space is free to enter.
- How do I get to Southwood Open Space?
- The nearest railway station is Malden Manor, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KT5 9PJ.
- Are dogs allowed at Southwood Open Space?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.