Jupiter Urban Wildlife Centre

In the middle of industrial Grangemouth, Jupiter is a fantastic example of how wasteland can be transformed into an urban green space that provides a rich habitat and haven for wildlife. The centre is open all year and there are lots of ideas for improving gardens for wildlife.

Address: Jupiter Urban Wildlife Centre, Grangemouth FK3 8LH

Why visit?

Highlights include:

Visit an urban wildlife oasis
Introduce children to wildlife
A wasteland returned to nature
Plenty of variety in a small area
Pond dipping

Best time to visit?

Mar to May for woodland birds
May to Aug for wildflowers
Aug for dragonflies & damselflies
Sept to Oct for fungi

Visit for:

birdwatching
woodlands
grasslands
wildflowers
pond

Other information

Upcoming events

Download our latest events programme (1-15 Jul events, 21 Jul-15 Aug events) – to find out what’s happening at Jupiter – including our Wildlife Watch group for 8 to 12 year olds. For more info, please contact 01324 486 475.

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Facilities

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VISITING THE RESERVE

How to get there

Directions

Jupiter is situated north of the M9 between junctions 5 and 6. From Beancross Road, turn north onto Newlands Road, then left onto Newhouse Road, left onto Wood Street, and Jupiter Urban Wildlife Centre is on your right. From Beancross Road, the route is signposted with brown tourist signs.

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Getting onto the reserve

There is car parking at the front of Jupiter. Access to the reserve is via a path to the left of the building.

Access restrictions

There is disabled access to Jupiter Urban Wildlife Centre (including disabled toilets). Paths are wheelchair friendly. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

Nearest town

Grangemouth (1 mi / 1.6 km)

OS grid ref

NS920810

Landranger map

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