The Orchards | |
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Type | Local Nature Reserve |
Location | Leicester |
OS grid | SK 566 063 |
Area | 6.6 hectares (16 acres) |
Managed by | Groundwork and volunteers |
The Orchards is a 6.6 hectares (16 acres) Local Nature Reserve in Leicester. It is owned by Leicester City Council and managed by Groundwork and volunteers.[1][2]
This site was formerly allotments. It has diverse habitats of damp and dry grassland, mature trees, scrub, and a pond which has many newts, frogs and toads.[1]
There is access from Groby Road.