Shepherd Meadows and Sandhurst Memorial Park
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Shepherd Meadows and Sandhurst Memorial Park are Green Flag award winning neighbouring sites on the River Blackwater in Sandhurst. They are open to the public and provide a range of facilities and attractions for a variety of formal and informal activities. The site lies along the River Blackwater between Sandhurst and Blackwater and encompasses land both in Hampshire and Berkshire. Grid reference: SU848607
Facilities and key features
- Shepherd Meadows is part of the Blackwater Valley Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to important meadows and wildlife.
- Flower-rich meadows are now rare and about one quarter of the species associated with herb-rich grassland in Berkshire can be found at Shepherd Meadows.
- The site leaflet details the rich variety of wildlife that can be found at this nature conservation site and also briefly details the history of this site.
Shepherd Meadows
Shepherd Meadows is named after local wildlife artist David Shepherd and consists of 40 hectares (100 acres) of wet meadows and woodlands which is managed by Bracknell Forest Council for its wildlife value.
How to get there
The main car park is located off Marshall Way in Sandhurst GU47 0FH. Pedestrians can gain access from:
- The A321 past the car park;
- South of the river across the railway line;
- The A30 across the railway line;
- Sandhurst at various points to the western end of the site.
Wheelchair users can gain access from the car park to the riverside along a tarmac path.
Use National Cycle Journey Planner to plan your route by bike.
Sandhurst Memorial Park
Covering approximately 28 hectares (69 acres), Sandhurst Town Council manage the site for a range of activities including sport, walking, nature or just sheer relaxation. This has led to Sandhurst Memorial Park becoming one of the premier recreational sites in Bracknell Forest.
Sandhurst Memorial Park car park is located off Yorktown Road in Sandhurst, Berkshire GU47 9BJ.
Further information about the range of leisure facilities available at the site; or for a brief overview of its wildlife and history see the site leaflet or visit Sandhurst Town Council’s website.
Award winning
Shepherd Meadows and Sandhurst Memorial Park jointly hold Green Flag status. The award scheme which is run by Keep Britain Tidy is a national standard for the quality of public parks and green spaces in England and Wales. Our other Green Flag Award winning sites in Bracknell Forest are Pope's Meadow in Binfield and Lily Hill Park in Bracknell.
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