Lee Valley Regional Park Authority - Cornmill Meadows Dragonfly Sanctuary

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Cornmill Meadows Dragonfly Sanctuary

The nearest Postcode for this site is EN9 1XQ

Dragonfly

A feast for the eyes. This is the single best place to see dragonflies in Greater London, Essex and Hertfordshire. Visit the site between May and September and you could see up to 23 different types, that’s over half of Britain’s native species on this SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest) site. A Tree Park, once the Greater London Council’s Arboretum is next to the Sanctuary and you can walk along the Meridian Line during your visit.

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Directions

Location information

River Lee Country Park
From the M25, exit at junction 26 and join the A121. At the roundabout turn right which will take you over a bridge spanning the M25. At the second set of traffic lights approach in the left hand lane and go straight on. At the third set of lights move into the right hand lane and go straight on. At the roundabout, take the first left which will take you into the car park for Abbey Gardens.

Information

Opening Times

Open all year round

Car Park open by:-
9.00 am
Closes at following times:-
July to Aug - 9.00pm
Sept to Oct - 7.30pm
Nov to Mar - 5.00pm
Apr to Jun - 7.30pm