.png){kind=icon}
to add an item to your Itinerary basket.
Orton Longueville Wood
Type:Nature Reserve
The Village, PETERBOROUGH, Cambridgeshire, PE2 7DU
Noted for the wide avenue of Wellingtonia Orton Longueville Wood sits in the grounds of what was Orton Hall now a hotel. Planted in the 19th century it is largely made up of native trees and shrubs. The pond is home to great crested newts.
Wildlife yuo migth be able to see includes:
- Frogs
- Newts
- Water Beetles
- Tawny Owl,
- Sparrow Hawk
- Great Spotted, Green, and Lesser Spotted Woodpeckers
- Treecreepers
- Nuthatch
There is also a rookery in the centre of the wood.
Free
By Road:In Peterborough. From junction 17 on A1(M) take A1139 east to Peterborough. Take third exit on to A1260 north. Take second exit, then go left at roundabout following the brown Thorpe Wood sign. Follow Thorpe Wood turning right in to Thorpe Road just after police station. Cross over main road then take first right into Holywell Way. Entrance to reserve car park is on right.
* Dawn to Dusk.
A lovely green area in the heart of Peterborough's Orton Longueville area, Botolph Green…
St Mary’s is a Church of England parish church serving the eastern side of the city. We…
Nene Park stretches for 10km along the beautiful valley of the River Nene immediately…
Ferry Meadows Country Park is at the heart of Nene Park in Peterborough. It's the perfect…
The ponds at Longthorpe originally belonged to the medieval manor (no longer standing)…
Crown Lakes is made up of 2 large flooded brick pits & spans 87 acres of community…
An ancient woodland full of wild flowers - an unexpected treasure in such an urban setting
At St Botolph’s we seek, together with all other Christians, to be followers of Jesus…
The 14thC tower of a fortified manor-house with wall paintings which form the most…
Site of old settling ponds that have developed into a mixture of reedbeds, open water and…
Alongside the river Nene at Thorpe Meadows, this reserve contains ponds, marsh,…
Grade 1 listed mansion dating from 1653. Restored gardens and charity shop are open to…
The Nene offers a myriad of natural habitats, including wildflower meadows, wetlands,…
The Fens, also known as the Fenlands, is a naturally marhy plain in the east of England…
Peterborough Arena is a purpose built, multifunctional complex that has been designed to…
Immerse yourself in an exciting virtual reality experience. A small cozy place with 4 VR…
Orton Hall Hotel & Spa, PeterboroughIn 20 acres of woodland, it is a tranquil setting for welcoming corporate & leisure guests. 70 bedrooms. Dine in either the 1AA rosette, Huntly Restaurant or traditional Ramblewood Inn. Leisure club. Commercial events & family celebrations.
