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About Staveley Nature Reserve
Staveley Nature Reserve, spanning 84 hectares, features a shallow lagoon surrounded by reedswamp, fen, grassland, scrub, and pasture. Home to over 230 plant species, including bee orchids and common spotted-orchids, it also supports 205 bird species, 45 of which breed here. The reserve is vital for dragonflies, with 19 species recorded. Efforts are made to preserve open habitats by removing invasive scrub and maintaining grasslands. It was purchased through donations and the Aggregates Levy Sustainability Fund.
Nearby businesses
The Knaresborough Inn
Set in landscaped grounds you are welcome to call in for a coffee and a… Set in landscaped grounds you are welcome to call in for a coffee and a chat or tuck into hearty helpings of home-cooked pub fare.
Castle Yard Car Park
This short stay car park in the centre of Knaresborough I ideal for those… This short stay car park in the centre of Knaresborough I ideal for those visiting Knaresborough Castle & Museum, or just taking in the shopping…
The Inn South Stainley
The Inn South Stainley is situated just 6 miles from Ripon, Harrogate and… The Inn South Stainley is situated just 6 miles from Ripon, Harrogate and Knaresborough and nestled in the Yorkshire countryside yet with easy access…
Goldsborough Hall
A private and exclusive stately home just outside Knaresborough,… A private and exclusive stately home just outside Knaresborough, overlooking 12 acres of historic gardens and tranquil parkland.