Stony Stratford Nature Reserve

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Facilities at Stony Stratford Nature Reserve

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The park is open at all times.; Address
Stony Stratford Nature Reserve is located on the northern edge of Stony Stratford in the Ouse Valley Park. Access is from Queen Eleanor Street.

What to see and do
There is a dipping platform located on a lake with in the nature reserve that is known locally for being home to a variety of dragonflies and damselflies.

Please dress appropriately when visiting our Nature Reserve especially during the summer months when insects are likely to be present.

Car parking
There is a dedicated car park off at Stony Stratford Nature Reserve off Queen Eleanor Street. Nearest postcode: MK11 1DB

Toilets
There are no public toilets in the park.

Disabled access
Mixed; the path on the northern side of the reserve, accessed from the car park is hard surfaced and connected to the routes into other areas of the Ouse Valley park. The path on the southern side of the reserve is woodchip and therefore not suitable for wheelchairs.

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