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Thursford Wood

The oaks here are some of the oldest in the county and could be over 500 years old. The dead branches and partially rotten trunks provide refuge for a stunning array of wildlife.

Part of the North Norfolk Woods Living Landscape.

Dog policy:
NWT no dogs policy
 

Opening times

Season Opening Days Opening Hours
Year round Everyday Dawn till dusk

Prices

There is no charge for access to this reserve.



Directions and Transport

NWT Thursford Wood is located 5km north east of Fakenham. Leave Fakenham on the A148 road towards Cromer. Cross the river Stiffkey and up the small hill. The car park is on the left.

Entrance is from the car park. Caution – traffic is fast on this stretch of road.
 

Facts

Type: ancient pollarded wood pasture and ponds
Size: 10 Hectares
Designation: CWS
Map reference: TF 979 333
Grid reference: OS Landranger 132


Did you know?

The oaks here were pollarded originally to protect them from grazing cattle and deer and so prolong their lives.



Facilities

Information board and way-marked trail.
 

 

Visitor centre


 



What to look for

Spring/summer

bluebell, ferns, fungi.

Autumn/winter

ancient pollarded oak, mosses, lichens.

Robin

This species can be seen in: » Spring » Summer » Autumn » Winter

Birch Polypore / Razors...

This species can be seen in: » Spring » Summer » Autumn » Winter

Chicken of the woods

This species can be seen in: » Spring » Summer » Autumn » Winter


Parasol

This species can be seen in: » Spring » Summer » Autumn » Winter

Red Fox

This species can be seen in: » Spring » Summer » Autumn » Winter

Bluebell

This species can be seen in: » Spring » Summer » Autumn » Winter


Common (English) Oak an...

This species can be seen in: » Spring » Summer » Autumn » Winter


Events at this reserve

There are no events currently scheduled for this reserve, see the events list for a full list of events

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