Wayland Wood
This quiet, ancient woodland is the alleged site of the ‘Babes in the Wood’ legend.
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Bluebell
In April and May, our ancient woodlands are awash with the much-loved, nodding heads of the bluebell. Millions of bulbs can exist in just one wood, giving rise to the 'blue carpets' that…
Wood warbler
Look for the wood warbler singing from the canopy of oak woodlands in the north and west of the UK. Green above, it has a distinctive, bright yellow throat and eyestripe.
Pochard
The once-common pochard is now under threat because its populations are declining rapidly. The UK is an important winter destination for the pochard, with 48,000 birds visiting our wetlands and…
Paul Richards - The Art of Wildlife Photography
This exhibition showcases Paul’s stunning fine art prints featuring Scandinavian wildlife that blur the lines between photography and painting.
Pigneys Wood
Enjoy a peaceful stroll through Pigney’s Wood with its ancient trackway, 450-year-old oak tree, and a carpet of springtime bluebells.
Thursford Wood
A rich array of wildlife thrives in this ancient woodland. Thursford Wood is home to some of the oldest oak trees in Norfolk, and a wonderful display of bluebells in spring.
Rosalie Osborne Gibb - Wonders of Nature
Local artist Rosalie Osborne Gibb showcases nature-inspired art in various media, now featured globally in galleries, collections and exhibitions.
Foxley Wood
Step into Foxley Wood in spring and the carpets of bluebells splashed by pure white ramsoms petals will make for a beautiful and fragrant visit. Butterflies and birds abound in summer, and in…
wood anemone
A spring delight, the wood anemone grows in dappled shade in ancient woodlands. Traditional management, such as coppicing, can help such flowers by opening up the woodland floor to sunlight.
Leyland cypress
The Leyland cypress, or 'Leylandii', is a notorious tree that has been widely planted for its fast-growing nature. It easily can get out of control, shading gardens at the expense of…
Lowland mixed oak and ash wood
Lowland mixed oak and ash woods include the iconic bluebell woods so central to our notion of British woodland. Mostly quite small and bounded by ancient banks, they are full of history. At their…