Wildlife reserves · South East England
The Mill Field, Hampshire
In or near Old Basing.
The Mill Field, Hampshire 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
- Basingstoke · 2.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Mill Field in Hampshire is located near the postcode RG24 8AN and is approximately 2.7 km from Basingstoke railway station. Entry to the wildlife reserve is free.
About
The Mill Field, Hampshire is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 51.2760°, -1.0510°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Mill Field is a 11.7-hectare (29-acre) Local Nature Reserve in Basingstoke in Hampshire. It is owned by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council and managed by the Mill Field Conservation Group and Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council. The field has a large area of grassland together with scrub and hedgerows. There are water voles and dormice, while insects include waved black, lunar yellow underwing and water carpet moths and marbled white butterflies.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2760, -1.0510
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Basingstoke and Deane
- Parish
- Old Basing and Lychpit
- Postcode
- RG24 8AN
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Hampshire
- Nearest railway station
- Basingstoke — 2.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q96097722 (CC0)
- wikipedia: The Mill Field, Hampshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Mill Field, Hampshire?
- The Mill Field, Hampshire is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG24 8AN), in the parish of Old Basing and Lychpit.
- What is The Mill Field, Hampshire?
- The Mill Field, Hampshire is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Mill Field, Hampshire?
- The nearest railway station is Basingstoke, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG24 8AN.
- Who owns The Mill Field, Hampshire?
- The Mill Field, Hampshire is owned by Mill Field Conservation Group and Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council.
- Is The Mill Field, Hampshire a protected site?
- Yes — The Mill Field, Hampshire is part of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is The Mill Field, Hampshire free to visit?
- Yes, The Mill Field, Hampshire is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Mill Field, Hampshire?
- The nearest railway station is Basingstoke, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG24 8AN.
- Are dogs allowed at The Mill Field, Hampshire?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.