Greenhouse Pond

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Bedfordshire

England

Greenhouse Pond

Market Place, Woburn All the buildings are grade II listed, except the one behind the Christmas tree, which is grade II*(star).
Market Place, Woburn Credit: Robin Webster

Greenhouse Pond is a small freshwater pond located in Bedfordshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 2 acres, it serves as a vital habitat for various aquatic plants and animals. The pond is nestled within a natural landscape, surrounded by lush vegetation and trees, creating a serene and picturesque environment.

The water in Greenhouse Pond is crystal clear and reflects the surrounding greenery, adding to its aesthetic appeal. The pond is fed by several small springs and rainwater runoff, ensuring a constant supply of freshwater. This makes it an ideal habitat for a diverse range of aquatic species.

The pond is home to various fish species, including common carp, roach, and perch. These fish thrive in the nutrient-rich water, feeding on the abundant plant life and smaller aquatic organisms. Additionally, a variety of amphibians, such as frogs and newts, can be found in and around the pond.

The vegetation surrounding Greenhouse Pond consists of reeds, water lilies, and other aquatic plants. These plants not only provide shelter and food for the resident wildlife but also contribute to maintaining the pond's ecological balance by oxygenating the water.

Visitors to Greenhouse Pond can enjoy the tranquility of the natural surroundings and observe the rich biodiversity that thrives in this freshwater habitat. The pond is a popular spot for nature enthusiasts, photographers, and bird watchers, as several bird species can also be spotted here, including ducks, herons, and kingfishers.

Overall, Greenhouse Pond in Bedfordshire is a valuable and ecologically diverse freshwater habitat, providing a haven for numerous aquatic plants and animals, and offering visitors a chance to connect with nature in a peaceful setting.

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Greenhouse Pond Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.981338/-0.59395828 or Grid Reference SP9632. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Market Place, Woburn All the buildings are grade II listed, except the one behind the Christmas tree, which is grade II*(star).
Market Place, Woburn
All the buildings are grade II listed, except the one behind the Christmas tree, which is grade II*(star).
B5704 London Road towards Woburn The people on the right are making their way into Woburn Park by Ivy Lodge. There is a public footpath.
B5704 London Road towards Woburn
The people on the right are making their way into Woburn Park by Ivy Lodge. There is a public footpath.
B5704 London Road at turning for Potsgrove The B5704 heads north towards Woburn.
B5704 London Road at turning for Potsgrove
The B5704 heads north towards Woburn.
B5704 London Road towards Woburn
B5704 London Road towards Woburn
Chinese Dairy and Pond On the Woburn Abbey Estate, a folly dairy
Chinese Dairy and Pond
On the Woburn Abbey Estate, a folly dairy
Woburn Park - Ducks and geese on Horse Pond Looking across the southern end of Horse Pond in Woburn Park with numerous ducks and geese (mostly the latter) in evidence.
Woburn Park - Ducks and geese on Horse Pond
Looking across the southern end of Horse Pond in Woburn Park with numerous ducks and geese (mostly the latter) in evidence.
Woburn Park - Horse Pond Looking along the length of the long, narrow Horse Pond in Woburn Park.
Woburn Park - Horse Pond
Looking along the length of the long, narrow Horse Pond in Woburn Park.
Woburn Park - View to the Abbey Looking across a stretch of Woburn Park to the Abbey. Hidden in a dip is Basin Pond. Deer and wildfowl dot the intervening land.
Woburn Park - View to the Abbey
Looking across a stretch of Woburn Park to the Abbey. Hidden in a dip is Basin Pond. Deer and wildfowl dot the intervening land.
Woburn Park - Deer in front of Basin Pond A thin sliver of Basin Pond can be seen in the mid-distance with numerous birds including a large swan. In front of them two Red Deer quietly munch on the grass.
Woburn Park - Deer in front of Basin Pond
A thin sliver of Basin Pond can be seen in the mid-distance with numerous birds including a large swan. In front of them two Red Deer quietly munch on the grass.
Woburn Park - Edge of Basin Pond Looking along part of the perimeter of Basin Pond with much wildfowl in evidence, in particular numerous swans.
Woburn Park - Edge of Basin Pond
Looking along part of the perimeter of Basin Pond with much wildfowl in evidence, in particular numerous swans.
Woburn Park - Two swans Two swans glide serenely past on Basin Pond looking rather like a floating 22
Woburn Park - Two swans
Two swans glide serenely past on Basin Pond looking rather like a floating 22
Woburn Park - Two Red Deer in the Deer Park Two Red Deer Stags, one either side of the 'Deer Reserve - No Public Access' sign.
Woburn Park - Two Red Deer in the Deer Park
Two Red Deer Stags, one either side of the 'Deer Reserve - No Public Access' sign.
Woburn Park - Red Deer stag A side-on view of one of the fine Red Deer stags to be seen in Woburn Park.
Woburn Park - Red Deer stag
A side-on view of one of the fine Red Deer stags to be seen in Woburn Park.
Woburn Park - Trotting stag This stag, which seems to have a slightly mottled hind-quarters was trotting away from Basin Pond. A little while later its trot turned into a pronky run.
Woburn Park - Trotting stag
This stag, which seems to have a slightly mottled hind-quarters was trotting away from Basin Pond. A little while later its trot turned into a pronky run.
Woburn Park - A Red Deer stag holds his ground The Red Deer in Woburn Park are quite used to people and are not easily spooked - though you can't get too close! This one let me take his portrait while keeping a wary eye on me.
Woburn Park - A Red Deer stag holds his ground
The Red Deer in Woburn Park are quite used to people and are not easily spooked - though you can't get too close! This one let me take his portrait while keeping a wary eye on me.
Woburn Park - Backlit Red Deer The suffuse light illuminated this Red Deer stag from behind, rather losing the detail from his antlers.
Woburn Park - Backlit Red Deer
The suffuse light illuminated this Red Deer stag from behind, rather losing the detail from his antlers.
Woburn Park - Red Deer running This Red Deer, one of the two seen in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7374128">SP9532 : Woburn Park - Two Red Deer in the Deer Park</a> was now running towards his companion who had already scuttled off to Shoulder of Mutton Pond. Both of these deer 'pronked' somewhat as they ran.
Woburn Park - Red Deer running
This Red Deer, one of the two seen in SP9532 : Woburn Park - Two Red Deer in the Deer Park was now running towards his companion who had already scuttled off to Shoulder of Mutton Pond. Both of these deer 'pronked' somewhat as they ran.
Railway track, Woburn Safari Park
Railway track, Woburn Safari Park
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Greenhouse Pond is located at Grid Ref: SP9632 (Lat: 51.981338, Lng: -0.59395828)

Unitary Authority: Central Bedfordshire

Police Authority: Bedfordshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.981338,-0.59395828
Toilets
Fee: no
Lat/Long: 51.9834344/-0.5956934
Tourism: attraction
Lat/Long: 51.9836208/-0.5968399
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 17:00; Sa 07:00
Operator: Royal Mail
Ref: MK17 297
Lat/Long: 51.9843524/-0.5943357
Telephone
Booth: K6
Covered: booth
Heritage: yes
Listed Status: Grade II
Wikidata: Q26543762
Lat/Long: 51.9843341/-0.5942968
Woburn Abbey
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 51.9828572/-0.5954222
Toilets
Lat/Long: 51.984292/-0.5937653
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