Parks · South West England
Woorgreens Lake and Marsh
In or near Ruardean Woodside.
Woorgreens Lake and Marsh — park in United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Parkend · 5.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Woorgreens Lake and Marsh is a public park in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1984. Wikidata describes it as: "park in United Kingdom". Coordinates: 51.8122°, -2.5374°.
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Official information
Woorgreens Lake and Marsh features a large stained-glass window created by artist Kevin Atherton, which serves as a focal point amidst the forest. The artwork draws on the relationship between natural light and the forest environment, encouraging visitors to engage with both the sculpture and the surrounding nature.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Woorgreens Lake and Marsh (grid reference SO630127) is a 9-hectare (22-acre) nature reserve in Gloucestershire. The site is owned by the Forestry Commission and is managed by the Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust in partnership with the Forestry Commission. The site is listed in the 'Forest of Dean Local Plan Review' as a Key Wildlife Site (KWS).
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.8122, -2.5374
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Forest of Dean
- Parish
- Cinderford
- Postcode
- GL16 7EJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Forest of Dean
- Established
- 1984
- Nearest railway station
- Parkend — 5.1 km
- Official site
- www.forestofdean-sculpture.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q8034029 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Woorgreens Lake and Marsh (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Waterfowl at Woorgreens Lake - geograph.org.uk - 1268645.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Woorgreens Lake and Marsh?
- Woorgreens Lake and Marsh is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL16 7EJ), in the parish of Cinderford.
- What is Woorgreens Lake and Marsh?
- Woorgreens Lake and Marsh — park in United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Woorgreens Lake and Marsh?
- The nearest railway station is Parkend, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL16 7EJ.
- When was Woorgreens Lake and Marsh built?
- Built or established in 1984.
- Who owns Woorgreens Lake and Marsh?
- Woorgreens Lake and Marsh is owned by Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust Forestry Commission.
- Is Woorgreens Lake and Marsh a protected site?
- Yes — Woorgreens Lake and Marsh is part of the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Woorgreens Lake and Marsh free to visit?
- Yes, Woorgreens Lake and Marsh is free to enter.
- How do I get to Woorgreens Lake and Marsh?
- The nearest railway station is Parkend, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL16 7EJ.