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Woodland Trust Wood
Kinclaven Bluebell Wood
Stanley
81.02 ha (200.20 acres)
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Trees woods and wildlife
Bluebell
Enchanting and iconic, bluebells are a favourite with the fairies and a sure sign spring is in full swing. The violet glow of a bluebell wood is an incredible wildflower spectacle.
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Privately owned Wood
Bluebell Wood
Aberdeenshire
1.52 ha (3.76 acres)
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Luton Borough Council Wood
Bluebell Wood
Bedfordshire
1.24 ha (3.06 acres)
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Nene Park Trust Wood
Bluebell Wood
Cambridgeshire
11.59 ha (28.64 acres)
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Derbyshire County Council Wood
Bluebell Wood
Derbyshire
1.96 ha (4.84 acres)
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London Borough of Haringey Wood
Bluebell Wood, Haringey
Greater London
1.29 ha (3.19 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Bluebell Wood
South Yorkshire
9.43 ha (23.30 acres)
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Heaven Farm Wood
Heaven Farm Bluebell Wood
East Sussex
4.26 ha (10.53 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
The Plantation & Bluebell Field
Uphill
5.11 ha (12.63 acres)
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Press centre
Visit the Woodland Trust's bluebell woods in full bloom
The Woodland Trust Northern Ireland wants to welcome visitors to sites throughout the region to enjoy the spectacular springtime sight of a bluebell-carpeted woodland.
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Visiting woods
Bluebell woods in Scotland
Explore the wild this spring and discover some of Scotland's most stunning bluebell woods.
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Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Wren's Nest NNR & Bluebell Park
West Midlands
44.73 ha (110.53 acres)
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Visiting woods
Best bluebell woods
See a stunning sea of blue this spring. Discover our best woods for bluebells.
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Visiting woods
Bluebell woods in England
Take some time away from the hustle and bustle and enjoy a tranquil springtime walk through one of England's most beautiful bluebell woods.
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Visiting woods
Bluebell woods in Northern Ireland
Indulge in some quiet time and visit one of Northern Ireland's most stunning bluebell woods this spring.
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Privately owned Wood
Marston Green Park & Bluebell Recreation Ground
West Midlands
2.42 ha (5.98 acres)
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Visiting woods
Bluebell woods in Wales
Lose yourself in a sea of colour this spring in one of Wales' most beautiful bluebell woods.
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Privately owned Wood
Sett Valley Trail & Bluebell Wood
Derbyshire
15.12 ha (37.36 acres)
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Blog
Are bluebells poisonous? And more bluebell facts
Find out all about bluebells, including if they’re poisonous, when to see them and lots of other bluebell facts.
Hannah Vickers • 06 Apr 2020
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Trees woods and wildlife
Red campion
These flashy woodland guardians have strong links to myths and mysticism. They are favourites of plenty of woodland insects – and fairies – and bloom a cheerful pink soon after the bluebell has finished flowering.
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Birmingham City Council Wood
Bromwich Wood
West Midlands
3.67 ha (9.07 acres)
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Blog
When do bluebells flower?
Mark your calendars! Find out when bluebells flower, plus more bluebell facts including where to see them, what they smell like and how they're protected.
Lorienne Whittle • 21 Mar 2022
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Woodland Trust Wood
Prehen Wood
The nearest large town is Derry City
7.48 ha (18.48 acres)
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Blog
How to grow native bluebells in your garden
Why not try growing bluebells in your garden? Here are six good reasons why, along with our top bluebell growing tips.
Kate Lewthwaite • 28 Mar 2019
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Lancashire County Council Wood
Spring Wood
Lancashire
16.33 ha (40.35 acres)
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National Trust Wood
Elter Water - Rob Rash
Cumbria
6.86 ha (16.95 acres)
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RSPB Wood
Burton Mere Wetlands
Cheshire
3.92 ha (9.69 acres)
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Forestry Commission England Wood
Greyhone Wood
Oxfordshire
21.56 ha (53.27 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Aversley Wood
Sawtry
61.58 ha (152.16 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Claypit Coppice
Thorncombe
0.10 ha (0.25 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Lands Wood
Winlaton Mill
5.86 ha (14.48 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Hucking Estate
Hollingbourne
281.71 ha (696.11 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Railway Plantation
Runcorn
1.85 ha (4.57 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
St Pauls Walden Bury Estate
Hertfordshire
13.64 ha (33.70 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Sea Wood
Bardsea
23.72 ha (58.61 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Coed Pwllgwyn
Afonwen Caerwys
2.34 ha (5.78 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Duchess Wood
Argyll and Bute
22.26 ha (55.00 acres)
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Scottish Wildlife Trust Wood
Cumbernauld Glen
North Lanarkshire
118.43 ha (292.64 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Graig Fawr
Margam
51.39 ha (126.98 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Parish & Oldhills Wood
Chalford
15.64 ha (38.65 acres)
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Three Rivers District Council Wood
Beechen Wood
Hertfordshire
2.53 ha (6.25 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Bramingham Wood
Luton
15.70 ha (38.79 acres)
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National Trust Wood
Castle Drogo & Gardens
Devon
194.50 ha (480.61 acres)
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Slough Borough Council Wood
Cocksherd Wood
Berkshire
4.77 ha (11.79 acres)
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RSPB Wood
Wood Of Cree
Dumfries and Galloway
279.56 ha (690.79 acres)
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Sheffield City Council Wood
Woolley Wood
South Yorkshire
33.39 ha (82.51 acres)
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East Ayrshire Woodlands Wood
Big Wood
East Ayrshire
31.44 ha (77.69 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Penrhos Coastal Park
Ynys Mon - Isle of Anglesey
105.96 ha (261.83 acres)
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Journal
Wood Wise – forest flora
The spring 2018 issue of Wood Wise focuses on woodland ground flora – the wildflowers and plants that need protection and sensitive management.
PDF (2.82 MB)
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South Gloucestershire Council Wood
Wick Golden Valley LNR
Gloucestershire
8.39 ha (20.73 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Killaloo Wood
Killaloo
6.71 ha (16.58 acres)
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Blog
7 amazing woodland wildlife walks in Scotland
From otters and ospreys to fascinating fungi and flowers, Scotland's wildlife and scenery are spectacular. Check out 7 of our favourite woods for wildlife walks.
Charlie Mellor • 15 Jul 2022
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Woodland Trust Wood
Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Wood
Normanton le Heath
185.76 ha (459.01 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Marshgate Wood
Runcorn
0.82 ha (2.03 acres)
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East Riding of Yorkshire Council Wood
Millington Wood LNR
East Riding of Yorkshire
21.30 ha (52.63 acres)
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Scottish Wildlife Trust Wood
Carstramon Wood
Dumfries and Galloway
71.88 ha (177.62 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Coed Lletywalter
Llanbedr Harlech
38.32 ha (94.69 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Lodge Plantation
Runcorn
6.76 ha (16.70 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Sandymoor Wood
Runcorn
2.35 ha (5.81 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Pond Wood & Compass Hill
Old Court Strangford
1.16 ha (2.87 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Kings Wood
London Apprentice nr St. Austell
58.52 ha (144.60 acres)
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London Borough of Bromley Wood
South Hill Wood
Greater London
3.89 ha (9.61 acres)
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Blog
Best woods near 10 UK cities
Here's our pick of great woods in and around the UK's busiest cities for sanctuary seekers, wildlife watchers, fitness fans and history hounds alike.
Charlie Mellor • 04 Nov 2021
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Blog
How to attract butterflies to your garden
Learn how to encourage butterflies into your garden with butterfly-friendly plants, butterfly feeders and more.
Danielle Wesley • 13 Mar 2020
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London Wildlife Trust Wood
Denham Lock Wood SSSI
Greater London
5.34 ha (13.20 acres)
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Three Rivers District Council Wood
Franklin's Spring
Hertfordshire
1.12 ha (2.77 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Priory Grove
Monmouth
31.57 ha (78.01 acres)
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Blog
Where and when to see snowdrops
Snowdrops are a symbol of hope and a sure sign that warmer weather is on the way. Find out when to see them and the best places to look for them.
Judith Garforth • 04 Jan 2022
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Woodland Trust Wood
Masons Wood
Preston
6.07 ha (15.00 acres)
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Crawley Borough Council Wood
Ewhurst Wood
West Sussex
4.78 ha (11.81 acres)
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Warwickshire Wildlife Trust Wood
Clowes Wood and New Fallings Coppice SSSI
Warwickshire
45.05 ha (111.32 acres)
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Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust Wood
Muckton wood
Lincolnshire
16.71 ha (41.29 acres)
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Cumbria Wildlife Trust Wood
Argill Woods
Cumbria
7.62 ha (18.83 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Nut Wood & Wauldby Scrogs
Cottingham Humberside
13.98 ha (34.54 acres)
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Newcastle under Lyme Borough Council Wood
Land Off Clayton Avenue
Staffordshire
0.53 ha (1.31 acres)
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Blog
11 waterfall walks to visit in our woods
From gently tumbling streams to powerful cascades, waterfalls are mesmerising. Check out the best waterfall walks in and around our woods across the UK.
Charlie Mellor • 15 Jan 2021
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Woodland Trust Wood
Clements Wood
Ballygowan Road Larne
3.23 ha (7.98 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Harrocks Wood
Rickmansworth Watford
42.70 ha (105.51 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Fifehead Wood
Fifehead Magdalen
20.37 ha (50.33 acres)
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Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust Wood
Gamston Wood
Nottinghamshire
39.29 ha (97.09 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Pewterspear Wood
Warrington
2.78 ha (6.87 acres)
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Brecknock Wildlife Trust Wood
Drostre Wood
Powys
2.80 ha (6.92 acres)
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Leeds City Council Wood
Hunger Hills Wood
West Yorkshire
6.95 ha (17.17 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Penn Wood
Penn Street
176.33 ha (435.71 acres)
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Essex County Council Wood
Ape's Grove
Essex
5.96 ha (14.73 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Liverton Copse
Littleham Exmouth
3.15 ha (7.78 acres)
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Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council Wood
Willow Bed Plantation
Merseyside
1.69 ha (4.18 acres)
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Vale Royal Borough Council Wood
Bowyers Waste
Cheshire
0.92 ha (2.27 acres)
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Exmoor National Park Authority Wood
Tarr Steps Woodland
Somerset
33.40 ha (82.53 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Cabin Wood
Killymoon
6.56 ha (16.21 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Bellsquarry Wood
Livingston
17.75 ha (43.86 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Pen y Coed
Llangollen
27.95 ha (69.06 acres)
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Forestry Commission England Wood
Wye Valley Forest area
Sir Fynwy - Monmouthshire
2180.36 ha (5387.67 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Dering Wood
Pluckley
125.56 ha (310.26 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Hammond's Copse
Newdigate
29.64 ha (73.24 acres)
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Blog
First signs of spring in nature
Spring is a glorious time in nature with new leaves, bright blooms and thriving wildlife. But when does spring really start and what are the key signs to look for?
Charlie Mellor • 19 Feb 2021
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Woodland Trust Wood
Guestling Wood
Water Mill Lane Pett East Sussex
44.56 ha (110.11 acres)
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RSPB Wood
Abernethy NNR
Highland
5558.26 ha (13734.46 acres)
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Welford Park Wood
Welford Park
Berkshire
8.81 ha (21.77 acres)
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Privately owned Wood
Dunans Castle
Argyll and Bute
6.29 ha (15.54 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Hagg Wood
Ightenhill Burnley
5.52 ha (13.64 acres)
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Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust Wood
Eaton Wood
Nottinghamshire
24.30 ha (60.05 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Plas Power Woods
Bersham nr Wrexham
42.31 ha (104.55 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Hackfall
Grewelthorpe
48.06 ha (118.76 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Hainault Forest
Romford
113.37 ha (280.14 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Stoke Wood
Stoke Lyne
35.52 ha (87.77 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Nidd Gorge
Bilton Banks Harrogate
45.98 ha (113.62 acres)
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Liverpool City Council Wood
Fazakerley Hospital
Merseyside
5.07 ha (12.53 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Young People's Forest at Mead
Smalley
161.13 ha (398.15 acres)
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Blog
Winter wildlife watching: what, where and when to spot
The winter weather might be frightful, but nature is always delightful. Here are our top tips on what wildlife to look out for, where and when on your winter walks.
Rory Morrow • 13 Jan 2025
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Woodland Trust Wood
Adcombe Wood & Woodram Copse
Blagdon
35.64 ha (88.07 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Coed Gwempa
Pontantwn
18.36 ha (45.37 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Whinny Hill Wood
Boturich
102.91 ha (254.29 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Round Wood
Tingewick
10.66 ha (26.34 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Abbey Grove
Felixstowe
3.91 ha (9.66 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Wither Wood
Denby Dale
8.03 ha (19.84 acres)
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Visiting woods
Discover woods in summer
Lush green landscapes, glorious sunshine, rainbows of wildflowers – a visit to the woods in summer time is not to be missed. The days are long and the nights are short, so make the most of the woods in the daylight, smell the flowers, watch wildlife or even enjoy a picnic.
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Blog
7 woods with surprising stories
From poetry and paintings to books, films and TV, check out these seven woods with surprising connections to the UK’s rich history and culture.
Chris Britt-Searle • 05 Apr 2024
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Blog
Wildflower quiz: name these 10 common wildflowers
Can you name these ten common British wildflowers? Test your wildflower knowledge with our quiz.
Helen Keating • 11 Apr 2019
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Trees woods and wildlife
Peacock
Big. Bold. Beautiful. This stunning showstopper is instantly recognisable, with its captivating azure ‘eyes’ and orange-brown wings. Widespread and common throughout the UK, it is one of our most-loved butterflies.
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Video
Lionel Knobbs - volunteer warden
Find out more about Lionel's volunteering role and why he was nominated for an award.
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Visiting woods
Discover woods in spring
While our woods are a pleasure to visit all year round, the jewel in the crown has got to be spring. Flowers bloom, bringing bursts of colour, and wildlife reawakens, turning the woodland into a hive of activity.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Dog’s mercury
A poisonous coloniser of ancient woodland, dog’s mercury is quick to sweep over the wood floor, sometimes outcompeting more delicate ancient woodland species.
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Press centre
Woodland Trust opens Mourne Park
A rare ancient woodland wildlife haven has opened in Northern Ireland for the first time in over 500 years, with three new trails to help visitors explore.
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Video
David Griffith - volunteer Observatree tree health surveyor
Find out more about David's volunteering and why he was nominated for an award.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Mary Ann Plantation
Warrington
4.10 ha (10.13 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Coed Cymerau Isaf
Rhyd y Sarn Blaenau Ffestiniog
31.69 ha (78.31 acres)
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Woodland Trust Wood
Murdishaw Wood
Runcorn
16.34 ha (40.38 acres)
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Blog
6 woods in the Domesday Book and other centuries-old UK woods
Ancient woods are centuries old, irreplaceable wildlife homes and carbon-crunchers, packed with fascinating history. Discover some of our amazing ancient woods in the UK, why they’re so special and how you can help protect them.
Charlie Mellor • 27 Feb 2023
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Blog
Wildflowers for bees: how to attract bees to your garden
Wild bees and other pollinators are in decline. But there are things you can do in your garden to help reverse this trend including increasing food and habitat. Includes our top nine bee-friendly wildflowers to plant in your garden.
Helen Keating • 18 Mar 2019
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Woodland Trust Wood
Theydon Bois
Abridge Road Theydon Bois Essex
38.29 ha (94.61 acres)
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Video
How to plant a hedge
Watch our simple guide to creating a new hedge, from marking out to planting and protecting your young saplings.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Miltonrigg Woods
Brampton
63.58 ha (157.11 acres)
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Video
Torriano Primary School plant our free trees with author Lauren Child
Watch the school plant our free trees for schools and communities with author Lauren Child.
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Video
Woodland Carbon planting scheme: overview
Watch our film to find out more about our groundbreaking woodland carbon scheme, the support we provide and the far-reaching benefits for both you and the planet.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Coed Ysgubor Wen
Llanegryn Tywyn
42.48 ha (104.97 acres)
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Video
Unboxing your trees
Watch our unboxing video to see what will arrive when you order trees from our shop. All saplings are delivered for free, carefully packed and ready to plant.
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Support us
First World War Centenary Woods
One hundred years since the outbreak of the First World War, we marked the anniversary with one of our most ambitious planting projects to date.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Burrs Wood
Unthank Holmesfield
11.82 ha (29.21 acres)