Wildlife reserves · East Midlands
The Plens
In or near Stoke Albany.
The Plens — 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
- Market Harborough · 7.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit The Plens, the nearest railway station is Market Harborough, located 7.6 km away. Entry is free, but wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is NN14 2GG.
About
The Plens 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: 52.4470°, -0.8110°.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Plens is a 5 hectare nature reserve in Desborough in Northamptonshire. It is managed by the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire. Former use as a quarry and a railway line have created steep slopes and varied habitats, with grassland, hawthorn scrub, woodland and herbs. Flowers include wild basil, bladder campion, moschatel and bird's-foot-trefoil. There is a diverse range of invertebrates, particularly butterflies. There is access from Ironwood Avenue.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4470, -0.8110
- District
- North Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Desborough
- Postcode
- NN14 2GG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Kettering
- Nearest railway station
- Market Harborough — 7.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q30591601 (CC0)
- wikipedia: The Plens (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: The Plens 7.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Desborough Heritage Centre
Museums · 0.6 km
The Ritz
Hotels · 0.8 km
Desborough Cemetery
Cemeteries · 0.8 km
Desborough Cross
Memorials & monuments · 0.9 km
Desborough War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.0 km
Anglican And Methodist Church Of St Giles
Historic churches · 1.0 km
Tailby Meadow
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Rushton
Literary houses · 1.4 km
Rothwell Gullet
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Rothwell Gullet
Forests & woodlands · 2.2 km
Rushton Triangular Lodge
Follies · 2.3 km
Triangular Lodge
Natural landmarks · 2.3 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Plens?
- The Plens is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NN14 2GG), in the parish of Desborough.
- What is The Plens?
- The Plens — nature reserve in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Plens?
- The nearest railway station is Market Harborough, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode NN14 2GG.
- Who runs The Plens?
- The Plens is operated by Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire.
- Is The Plens free to visit?
- Yes, The Plens is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Plens?
- The nearest railway station is Market Harborough, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NN14 2GG.
- Are dogs allowed at The Plens?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.