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Wren's Nest
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Wren's Nest — park in Dudley, West Midlands, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Tipton · 2.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
Wren's Nest is located in Dudley, West Midlands, with the postcode DY1 3ST. The nearest railway station is Tipton, which is 2 km away. Entry to the park is free.
About
Wren's Nest is a public park in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "park in Dudley, West Midlands, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.5260°, -2.0936°.
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Official information
Wren's Nest National Nature Reserve is a significant geological site in the UK, attracting geologists and visitors interested in its unique fossil deposits. The reserve features diverse habitats, including limestone grasslands and ancient woodlands, providing a rich environment for various wildlife species. Visitors can explore walking trails and participate in guided fossil hunts.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Wren's Nest SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: WREN'S NEST
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Wren's Nest is a geological Site of Special Scientific Interest in the Dudley Metropolitan Borough, north west of the town centre of Dudley, in the West Midlands of England. It is one of the most important geological locations in Britain. It is also a Local Nature Reserve, a national nature reserve (NNR) and Scheduled Ancient Monument. The site is home to a number of species of birds and locally rare flora, such as Scabiosa columbaria (small scabious), milkwort and quaking grass. The caverns are also a nationally important hibernation site for seven different species of bat.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 52.5260, -2.0936
- District
- Dudley
- Parish
- Dudley, unparished area
- Postcode
- DY1 3ST
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dudley
- Nearest railway station
- Tipton — 2 km
- Opening
- Open 24 hours
- Official site
- www.dudley.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q8037727 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Wren's Nest (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Wren's Nest - Dudley Beach - geograph.org.uk - 2323268.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wren's Nest?
- Wren's Nest is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DY1 3ST), in the parish of Dudley, unparished area.
- What is Wren's Nest?
- Wren's Nest — park in Dudley, West Midlands, England, UK.
- How do I get to Wren's Nest?
- The nearest railway station is Tipton, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode DY1 3ST.
- Who owns Wren's Nest?
- Wren's Nest is owned by Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council.
- Is Wren's Nest a protected site?
- Yes — Wren's Nest is part of the Wren's Nest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the WREN'S NEST National Nature Reserve.
- Is Wren's Nest free to visit?
- Yes, Wren's Nest is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wren's Nest?
- The nearest railway station is Tipton, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DY1 3ST.