1031367 The Lodge Sandy

The Lodge Nature Reserve

Sandy, Bedfordshire
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At A Glance

The Lodge Nature Reserve and Gardens is a very special place, offering an exceptionally rich combination of wildlife and heritage experiences. The woodland, heath and acid grassland here cover an area of some 220 hectares, and now form the largest stretch of heathland in Bedfordshire.

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    Suitable for

    Adults & Children

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    Duration

    All day

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    Price from

    Free

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    Availability

    All year round

Discover...

Strumpshaw Fen Spring 1033072 Great Spotted Woodpecker At Nest Hole

Discover the wildlife that surrounds The Lodge 

1011634 The Lodge In Winter By Andy Hay

Explore the trails all year round

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Why this Destination is great for you.

  • Explore the rspb Nature reserve that surrounds the beautiful lodge at Sandy
  • Take one of four nature trails to watch the wildlife 
  • Pick up bird food or even nature themed gifts at the rspb shop

Photos

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Autumn Leaves The Lodge 2
Bluebells
Frosted Trees And Hedges In Freezing Fog The Lodge Rspb By Andy Hay 1034779
The Lodge
The Lodge Winter 1026589 Woodland Sunrise Taken At Rspb Headquarters The Lodge
Strumpshaw Fen Spring 1033072 Great Spotted Woodpecker At Nest Hole
1011634 The Lodge In Winter By Andy Hay
1031367 The Lodge Sandy

Facilities and additional information

  • Opening times: 

Nature reserve: open daily, dawn-dusk

Car park: open daily, 7am-7pm

Visitor Centre: open most days

Shop: open daily
9.30am-5pm, Monday-Friday. 
10am-5pm, Saturday and Sunday.

Toilets: open daily, 10am-4pm

  • Accessibility: Assistant dogs allowed, Accessible toilets on-site
  • Equipment needed: Weather appropriate clothing
  • No dogs allowed: Dogs are not permitted on the reserve except guide dogs, due to the sensitive wildlife and habitats.
  • Parking : On-site parking, £6 per vehicle

Location

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