Forests & woodlands · West Midlands
Alcott Wood
In or near Marston Green.
Alcott Wood is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
Richard Law — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Marston Green · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Alcott Wood is woodland in the West Midlands. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Meriden and Solihull East parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Marston Green, about 1.0 km away. Postcode area B37.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Blythe SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Alcott Wood is a forest located in the West Midlands, within the parish of Chelmsley Wood, postcode B37. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its ecological significance, specifically the River Blythe SSSI.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.4736, -1.7461
- District
- Solihull
- Parish
- Chelmsley Wood
- Postcode
- B37 5PN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Meriden and Solihull East
- Nearest railway station
- Marston Green — 1 km
- Official site
- www.lnr.naturalengland.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w25778567 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Marston Green
Villages · 0.6 km
1994 Centenary Clock
Memorials & monuments · 0.8 km
Marston Green
Towns & cities · 1.0 km
Ceolmund
Public art & sculpture · 1.1 km
White Hart
Historic pubs · 1.4 km
Bacons End Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.5 km
Sheldon Hall
Historic houses · 1.7 km
Babbs Mill Lake
Reservoirs & lochs · 1.7 km
Centre for Accelerated Learning
Natural landmarks · 1.8 km
Motte and bailey castle with later moated site at Stonebridge Crescent
Literary houses · 1.9 km
Kingshurst Hall
Castles · 1.9 km
The International School
Natural landmarks · 1.9 km
Nearby
📷 5📷 3Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
1994 Centenary Clock
1994 Centenary Clock is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Towns & cities · West Midlands
Marston Green
Marston Green — village in the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull, West Midlands, England, UK.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · West Midlands
Ceolmund
Ceolmund — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
White Hart
White Hart — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 3Historic bridges · West Midlands
Bacons End Bridge
Bacons End Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Alcott Wood
Places to stay
📷 7Hotels · West Midlands
Hilton Garden Inn Birmingham Airport
Hilton Garden Inn Birmingham Airport — a hotel in england west midlands. 4-star. Brand: Hilton Garden Inn.
📷 5Hotels · West Midlands
Hilton Birmingham Metropole
Hilton Birmingham Metropole — a hotel in england west midlands. 4-star. Brand: Hilton.
📷 5Campsites · West Midlands
Yew Tree Cottage Camping and Caravan
Yew Tree Cottage Camping and Caravan — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 5Campsites · West Midlands
Broadwaters Scout Camp, Alfrey Activity Centre
Broadwaters Scout Camp, Alfrey Activity Centre — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 4Caravan parks · West Midlands
Somers Wood
Somers Wood — a caravan park in england west midlands.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
White Hart
White Hart — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 4Historic pubs · West Midlands
Bradford Arms
Bradford Arms — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5
📷 3Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Green Man
The Green Man — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Old Bill and Bull
The Old Bill and Bull — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 3Historic pubs · West Midlands
The White Lion
The White Lion — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
More forests in this region
📷 3Forests & woodlands · West Midlands
Wolseley Centre
Wolseley Centre is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Forests & woodlands · West Midlands
Birches Valley Forest Centre
Birches Valley Forest Centre — a other in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Forests & woodlands · West Midlands
Alvecote Meadows Nature Reserve
Alvecote Meadows Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Forests & woodlands · West Midlands
Bannam's Wood
Bannam's Wood is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Alcott Wood?
- Alcott Wood is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B37 5PN), in the parish of Chelmsley Wood.
- What is Alcott Wood?
- Alcott Wood is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Alcott Wood?
- The nearest railway station is Marston Green, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode B37 5PN.
- Is Alcott Wood a protected site?
- Yes — Alcott Wood is part of the River Blythe SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Alcott Wood free to visit?
- Yes, Alcott Wood is free to enter.
- How do I get to Alcott Wood?
- The nearest railway station is Marston Green, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B37 5PN.