Elvetham Heath facts for kids

Elvetham Heath is a modern neighborhood in Hampshire, England. It's a place where about 2000 homes were built. This area is quite large, covering about 311 acres. It's located right next to the town of Fleet. Building Elvetham Heath started in 1999 and finished in 2008. In 2011, about 5,183 people lived there.

Where is Elvetham Heath?

Elvetham Heath was built on land that used to be a pine forest and open heathland. It sits between the M3 motorway and the main railway line that connects London and Southampton. It's about 2 miles (3.2 km) north of Fleet town centre. This area was once called Railroad Heath and was part of a large estate called the Calthorpe Estate.

Many people who live in Elvetham Heath travel to nearby towns for work or school. For example, Basingstoke is about 12 miles (19 km) to the west, and Reading is about 16 miles (26 km) to the north. London is further away, about 37 miles (60 km) to the northeast. The neighborhood is also very close to the M3 motorway, making it easy to travel by car. Fleet railway station is also nearby, about 1.2 miles (1.9 km) from the center of Elvetham Heath.

Elvetham Heath Nature Reserve

Elvetham Heath is home to a special place called the Elvetham Heath Local Nature Reserve. This reserve is managed by Hart District Council. Their goal is to help the land return to its natural state as a heathland, with some marshy areas.

This nature reserve is a great place for wildlife. You might spot animals like slowworms (which are legless lizards), other types of lizards, and colorful dragonflies. During the summer and autumn, you might even see rare types of cattle grazing in the reserve. They help to keep the plants under control, which is good for the heathland environment.

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  Elvetham Heath Nature Reserve. This is a Local Nature Reserve and a heathland restoration project.