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Forests & woodlands · South East England

Woodsides Meadow

In or near Chesterton.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly👪 Family-friendly

Woodsides Meadow is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.

Woodsides Meadow, forests & woodlands in Oxfordshire

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Islip · 4.5 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

Woodsides Meadow is located in the West Midlands, with the nearest railway station being Islip, approximately 4.5 km away. Entry is free, and the postcode for sat-nav is OX5 2UR.

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About

Woodsides Meadow is a named forest, woodland or nature reserve in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 51.8562°, -1.1945°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.

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Official information

Woodsides Meadow is a nature reserve featuring a rich diversity of wildflower meadows with over 100 plant species. It provides a tranquil environment for observing summer butterflies and various insects, nestled between ancient woodlands.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Wendlebury Meads and Mansmoor Closes SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Woodsides Meadow is a 4-hectare (9.9-acre) nature reserve south of Wendlebury in Oxfordshire. It is managed by the Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust. It is part of Wendlebury Meads and Mansmoor Closes, which is a Site of Special Scientific Interest. This meadow still has medieval ridge and furrow marks, showing that it has not been farmed by modern methods. More than 100 species of wild flower have been recorded, such as pepper-saxifrage, sneezewort, green-winged orchid, cuckooflower and ragged-robin. Skylarks and brown hares are often seen on the site.

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Coordinates
51.8562, -1.1945
County
Oxfordshire
District
Cherwell
Parish
Charlton-on-Otmoor
Postcode
OX5 2UR
Parliamentary constituency
Bicester and Woodstock
Nearest railway station
Islip4.5 km
Official site
www.bbowt.org.uk

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Woodsides Meadow?
Woodsides Meadow is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX5 2UR), in the parish of Charlton-on-Otmoor.
What is Woodsides Meadow?
Woodsides Meadow is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Woodsides Meadow?
The nearest railway station is Islip, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX5 2UR.
Who owns Woodsides Meadow?
Woodsides Meadow is owned by Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust.
Is Woodsides Meadow a protected site?
Yes — Woodsides Meadow is part of the Wendlebury Meads and Mansmoor Closes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Woodsides Meadow free to visit?
Yes, Woodsides Meadow is free to enter.
How do I get to Woodsides Meadow?
The nearest railway station is Islip, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX5 2UR.