Camley Street Natural Park NW1

Open:

Saturday 10:00–17:00 + Sunday 10:00–17:00

Description:

Camley Street Natural Park is a local nature reserve, on the banks of the Regent’s Canal in the heart of London’s King’s Cross area. Created from derelict land and opened in 1985, the 2-acre site has since become internationally acclaimed.

The park offers a landscape inspired by nature: a mosaic of meadow, marsh woodland and open-water habitat. These habitats are intensively managed to maintain their diverse wildlife value and include many species of birds, bees, butterflies, amphibians and a rich variety of plants.

The park, which is managed by the London Wildlife Trust, provides the local community with a valuable resource: visitor centre, open-access green space, environmental education for schools and lifelong learning, a varied events programme and opportunities for volunteers to help manage the park.

Project manager:

Tom Clarke

Activities:

Walks and talks, art and craft activities, meanibeast hunt, pond-dipping for children. Tea and coffee provided.

Entrance:

Off Camley Street

Buses:

45, 46, 63, 214

Station:

Kings Cross and St Pancras

Dogs:

Working assistance dogs only

Conditions:

No alcohol

Further information:

• Street Map (in new window)
• Visitors' comments
• Garden's web site (in new window)