# The Lodge

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The Lodge nature reserve's woodland, heath and acid grassland here cover 180 hectares, and they are being restored to make the stretch that is largest of heathland in Bedfordshire.Explore this attractive nature reserve along 8 kilometer of trails, find the Iron Age banking institutions and ditches on Galley Hill, go to the beautifully managed gardens, or view woodland wild birds from the hide. You can see a variety that is wide of species over summer and winter, including spotted flycatchers and hobbies throughout the summer time!There are lots of activities in the activities programme that are created simply for families, such as mini-beast safaris, plus RSPB Explorer Backpacks are available for children to utilize on the reserve. These contain binoculars, task booklets, bug watchers, and wildlife guides, and they are built to assist children discover, whilst having loads of fun!Dog owners please be aware that as a result of the nature that is painful and sensitive of, dogs are only permitted on the bridleway, maybe not one other paths.

- Type: Experience
- Location: Sandy, Central Bedfordshire, England
- Area guide: [Central Bedfordshire](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/discover/regions/central-bedfordshire)
- Booking: Not bookable online on HolidayFox; book direct on its website, https://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/t/thelodge/about.aspx, or call +441767680541
- HTML page: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-sjjxq29ClrlC/the-lodge

## Activities

- Parks and Playgrounds
- Sightseeing and Attractions
- Experience

## Facilities

- parking available
- toilets
- picnics and food allowed
- food to purchase onsite
- wheelchair friendly
- pushchair friendly

## Suitable for

- Baby and Toddler (0-3)
- People
- Accessible
- Family

## Nearby stays

- [The Secret Garden](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-PBKkE25VvlSe/the-secret-garden)
- [Top End Farm](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-8HP6H696BZED/top-end-farm)
- [Box End Park](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-PoTRWnV-BfB5/box-end-park)
- [Shepreth Mill](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-mNfkJXA2pTBS/shepreth-mill)
- [Church Farm](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-uOMMgXTAeIo5/church-farm)

All stays nearby: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-sjjxq29ClrlC/the-lodge/near-by-accommodations.md

## Nearby things to do

- [Jungle Jims Playland](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-g13g6QaGgjJX/jungle-jims-playland)
- [Charliemill](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-7swiS-FRlE1l/charliemill)
- [Cafe Kidz](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-3JN7ujCJ1GOF/cafe-kidz)
- [Play Area at Shuttleworth](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-SQsgLgeoxTjs/play-area-at-shuttleworth)
- [The Shuttleworth Collection](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-ZkNx0redmTo9/the-shuttleworth-collection)

All things to do nearby: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-sjjxq29ClrlC/the-lodge/near-by-experiences.md

## Questions and answers

### Where is The Lodge?

The Lodge is in Sandy, Central Bedfordshire.

### What activities does The Lodge offer?

The Lodge lists Parks and Playgrounds, Sightseeing and Attractions and Experience.

### What facilities does The Lodge have?

The Lodge lists parking available, toilets, picnics and food allowed, food to purchase onsite, wheelchair friendly and pushchair friendly.

### What is there to do near The Lodge?

Experiences listed near The Lodge on HolidayFox include Jungle Jims Playland, Charliemill, Cafe Kidz, Play Area at Shuttleworth and The Shuttleworth Collection.

### How do I book The Lodge?

The Lodge doesn't take bookings on HolidayFox. Book direct on its own website, https://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/t/thelodge/about.aspx, or call +441767680541.


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