Forests & woodlands · East of England
Thorpe Wood Nature Reserve
In or near Peterborough.
Thorpe Wood Nature Reserve 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
- Ham Lane (FMR) · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Thorpe Wood Nature Reserve, you can take a train to Ham Lane (FMR), which is 1.4 km away. The postcode for the reserve is PE3 6RU. Entry is free.
About
Thorpe Wood Nature Reserve is a named forest, woodland or nature reserve in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 52.5710°, -0.2920°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Official information
Longthorpe Tower is a historic site featuring one of the most complete sets of 14th-century domestic wall paintings in northern Europe. Visitors can explore the tower and view its fascinating medieval artwork, which includes various religious and worldly subjects. The site is managed by Nene Park Trust and offers guided tours led by volunteers.
From the Wikipedia article
Thorpe Wood is a 10 hectare nature reserve on the western outskirts of Peterborough in Cambridgeshire. It is managed by the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire. This is ancient woodland on heavy clay, with mature oak and ash trees, and an understorey of hazel and field maple. The ground flora is diverse, including wild garlic, wood anemones and bluebells. There is access from Nene Parkway.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5710, -0.2920
- District
- Peterborough
- Parish
- Peterborough, unparished area
- Postcode
- PE3 6RU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Peterborough
- Nearest railway station
- Ham Lane (FMR) — 1.4 km
- Opening
- Open most weekends for tours from 28 Mar to 1 Nov
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w105526330 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Thorpe Wood (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Thorpe Wood 1.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thorpe Wood Nature Reserve?
- Thorpe Wood Nature Reserve is in London, United Kingdom (postcode PE3 6RU), in the parish of Peterborough, unparished area.
- What is Thorpe Wood Nature Reserve?
- Thorpe Wood Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Thorpe Wood Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Ham Lane (FMR), about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode PE3 6RU.
- Who owns Thorpe Wood Nature Reserve?
- Thorpe Wood Nature Reserve is owned by Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire.
- Is Thorpe Wood Nature Reserve free to visit?
- Yes, Thorpe Wood Nature Reserve is free to enter.
- How do I get to Thorpe Wood Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Ham Lane (FMR), about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PE3 6RU.