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Nea Meadows Nature Reserve

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There is a variety of natural habitats such as meadow, wetland and woodland as well as gravel paths and places to sit. The site was formerly declared as a local nature reserve in 2005.

It is part of the former grounds of a large 18th Century estate of which landscaping, wooded areas, trees, ornamental species and remnants of the original fish pond survive.

The main lake was constructed with the primary purpose of being a flood defence measure, although it now contains a variety of coarse fish. Fishing on the lake is restricted to Christchurch Angling Club members.

Highcliffe Bowling Club has been based at Nea Meadows since 1975.

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Ticket Type	Ticket Tariff
Free Admission	Free

Opening Times

2024 Opening (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024)

Smugglers Lane South
Highcliffe
CHRISTCHURCH
Dorset
BH23 4NG

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Road Directions

From A35 follow signs to Highcliffe (A337). Then turn into Nea Road (opposite Highcliffe Castle Golf Club) and continue as the road becomes Smugglers Lane South. Follow the green sign and turn right into the car park for Nea Meadows.

Public Transport Directions

Bus: More Bus X1 and X2 buses operate services to and from Highcliffe village centre.

Rail: 15 minutes walk from Hinton Admiral Station.

Journey planning: Contact Traveline on 0871 200 2233 or visit their website: www.travelinesw.com to look up bus timetables and plan your journey by public transport.

Facilities

Establishment Features

Dog Friendly
Groups Welcome
Open All Year

Event Facilities

Free Entry

Key Features

Outdoor Attraction
Village Location

Parking & Transport

Parking (free) - for 25 cars, off Smugglers Lane South.
Parking On Site
Within 1 Mile of a Train Station

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Nea Meadows Nature Reserve

About Us

Book Now

Guide Prices

Opening Times

TripAdvisor

Map & Directions

Road Directions

Public Transport Directions

Facilities

Establishment Features

Event Facilities

Key Features

Parking & Transport

What's Nearby

Compton Acres

Lighthouse, Poole’s Centre for the Arts

Swanage Railway

Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig World

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