Reserves and speciesThe Shrubberies

The Shrubberies

Posted by lincolnshire
2011-06-22 10:40

The Shrubberies comprise old parkland and pasture of a type now rare in the Fens with fine oak and other large trees. Some 49 species of birds and 12 species of butterflies have been recorded. There is a pond with a wooded island and adjoining marshy areas with fringing alders. The grassland is grazed and sometimes cut for hay. An acre of land was planted with native trees in 1989.
 
Nearest postcode: PE12 9BU
Please note - postcodes are for the nearest registered address as we are unable to get postcodes for nature reserves. Please use the maps provided here to locate the entrance to the reserve.

Reserve details
Trust: 
Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust
Trust Website: 
http://www.lincstrust.org.uk
Size: 
4.50
Short Description: 
Old parkland and pasture of a type now rare in the Fens
Smartphone Description: 
The Shrubberies comprise old parkland and pasture of a type now rare in the Fens with fine oak and other large trees. Some 49 species of birds and 12 species of butterflies have been recorded. There is a pond with a wooded island and adjoining marshy areas with fringing alders. The grassland is grazed and sometimes cut for hay. An acre of land was planted with native trees in 1989.
Location
Address: 
Garnsgate Road
Town: 
Long Sutton
County: 
Lincolnshire
Grid ref: 
TF 425234
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Opening hours: 
Open at all times
Toilets: 
No toilets
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
No
Parking: 
Yes
Parking info: 
Roadside parking
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust
Reserve phone number: 
01507 526667
Reserve email address: 
info@lincstrust.co.uk
Reserver deep link: 
http://www.lincstrust.org.uk/reserves/The-Shrubberies
Photos
Photo: 
The Shrubberies
Best time to visit
Start: 
April
End: 
July
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve