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Gillespie Park Local Nature Reserve
Borough: Islington
Space type: Nature reserve
Area: 5.51 ha
Address: Drayton Park, N5

Green Flag Award winner for the second year running, the Gillespie Park Ecology Centre provides education for schools, events and courses for the public, plus advice on all aspects of sustainable living. One of three local nature reserves, it contains a range of beautiful wildlife habitats including woodland, meadow, wetland and ponds. Closed on Arsenal match days.

Facilities

Multi-use games area; Open air performance area

Owner

London Borough of Islington

Manager

London Borough of Islingston
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