(Photo: Colin Wing)
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 two-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. It won a Green Flag award in 2009.
LWT Area Manager:
Phil Paulo
Activities:
Walks and talks. Art and craft activities. Mini-beast hunt and pond-dipping for children.
Saturday 12 June: wild food and camp cookery event £10. Advance bookings on 020 7833 2311.
Entrance:
Off Camley Street
Nearest postcode: NW1 0PW
Buses:
45, 46, 63, 214
Station:
Kings Cross and St Pancras
Dogs:
Working assistance dogs only
Conditions:
No alcohol
Further information:
Nearby Gardens (click on names for details):
Last updated: 26/05/2010