Grattons Park

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Grattons Park
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Grattons Park
TypeLocal Nature Reserve
LocationCrawley, West Sussex
OS grid TQ 289 380
Area7.7 hectares (19 acres)
Managed byCrawley Borough Council and Gatwick Greenspace Partnership

Grattons Park is a 7.7-hectare (19-acre) Local Nature Reserve in Crawley in West Sussex, England. It is owned by Crawley Borough Council and managed by the council and Gatwick Greenspace Partnership. [1] [2]

Gatwick Stream runs through this park and other habitats are broadleaved woodland and grassland. Flora include lesser celandine and wild daffodils, while there are birds such as Eurasian treecreepers, great spotted woodpecker and long-tailed tits. [1]

There is access from St Mary's Drive.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Grattons Park". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 28 April 2019.
  2. "Map of Grattons Park". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 28 April 2019.

Coordinates: 51°07′37″N0°09′32″W / 51.127°N 0.159°W / 51.127; -0.159