Wildlife reserves · South East England
Widewater Lagoon
In or near Lancing.
Widewater Lagoon 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
- Lancing · 1.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Widewater Lagoon, the nearest railway station is Lancing, located 1.7 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is BN15 8LL, and entry to the reserve is free.
About
Widewater Lagoon is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 50.8240°, -0.2990°. 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
Widewater Lagoon is a 8.8-hectare (22-acre) Local Nature Reserve in Lancing in West Sussex. It is owned by West Sussex County Council and managed by Lancing Parish Council. This coastal saline lagoon is separated from Lancing Beach by a man-made shingle bank. The water is brackish and there are wildfowl such as herons and swans. A survey of the lagoon in 2013 found a wide range of flora and fauna including the rare water beetle Enochrus bicolor. There is access from Brighton Road, West Beach Road and via the footpath and cycle path running eastwards from Lancing beach green. The Ivell's sea anemone is only known from this lagoon.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8240, -0.2990
- County
- West Sussex
- District
- Adur
- Parish
- Lancing
- Postcode
- BN15 8LL
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Worthing and Shoreham
- Nearest railway station
- Lancing — 1.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q65964346 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Widewater Lagoon (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Widewater Lagoon Nature Reserve - geograph.org.uk - 1037141.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Widewater Lagoon?
- Widewater Lagoon is in West Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BN15 8LL), in the parish of Lancing.
- What is Widewater Lagoon?
- Widewater Lagoon is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Widewater Lagoon?
- The nearest railway station is Lancing, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode BN15 8LL.
- Who owns Widewater Lagoon?
- Widewater Lagoon is owned by Lancing Parish Council.
- Is Widewater Lagoon free to visit?
- Yes, Widewater Lagoon is free to enter.
- How do I get to Widewater Lagoon?
- The nearest railway station is Lancing, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BN15 8LL.
- Are dogs allowed at Widewater Lagoon?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.