Forests & woodlands · East of England
Dunhams Wood
In or near Wimblington.
Dunhams Wood is a privately owned broadleaved woodland that is occasionally open to the public. The area was planted over a period of 6 years starting in 1985. It is located approximately 2 miles (3 k
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- March · 2.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Dunhams Wood, the nearest railway station is March, located 2.5 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is PE15 0DN, and entry to the forest is free.
About
Dunhams Wood is a privately owned broadleaved woodland that is occasionally open to the public. The area was planted over a period of 6 years starting in 1985. It is located approximately 2 miles (3 km) outside March, Cambridgeshire in Fenland. The area was initially owned by Margaret and Arthur Dunham, who opened the woodlands to the public during the summer. Treasure hunts and other games took place within the wood. A major feature of the wood is the Dunhams Wood Railway. There is a miniature railroad at 7.25-inch (184 mm) gauge with approximately 800 yards (730 m) of track that snakes through the woodland. The woodland has also been used as a venue for various events including wildlife viewing, photography and archery. Margaret and Arthur Dunham were interviewed for the BBC Radio 4 programme Breakfast with a Farmer in 1992. Following the death of Arthur Dunham on 13 January 2013, the woodland was closed to the public and offered for sale. It was sold in August 2014. Although the railway remains in the wood,
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Ouse Washes SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Ouse Washes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Dunhams Wood is a privately owned broadleaved woodland that is occasionally open to the public. The area was planted over a period of 6 years starting in 1985. It is located approximately 2 miles (3 km) outside March, Cambridgeshire in Fenland. The area was initially owned by Margaret and Arthur Dunham, who opened the woodlands to the public during the summer. Treasure hunts and other games took place within the wood. A major feature of the wood is the Dunhams Wood Railway. There is a miniature railroad at 7.25-inch (184 mm) gauge with approximately 800 yards (730 m) of track that snakes through the woodland. The woodland has also been used as a venue for various events including wildlife viewing, photography and archery. Margaret and Arthur Dunham were interviewed for the BBC Radio 4 programme Breakfast with a Farmer in 1992. Following the death of Arthur Dunham on 13 January 2013, the woodland was closed to the public and offered for sale. It was sold in August 2014. Although the railway remains in the wood,
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- Coordinates
- 52.5564, 0.1282
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- Fenland
- Parish
- March
- Postcode
- PE15 0DN
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Cambridgeshire
- Nearest railway station
- March — 2.5 km
- Official site
- dunhamswoodlightrailway.webs.com
Sources
- wikipedia: Dunhams Wood (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dunhams Wood?
- Dunhams Wood is in Cambridgeshire, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode PE15 0DN), in the parish of March.
- What is Dunhams Wood?
- Dunhams Wood is a privately owned broadleaved woodland that is occasionally open to the public. The area was planted over a period of 6 years starting in 1985. It is located approximately 2 miles (3 k
- How do I get to Dunhams Wood?
- The nearest railway station is March, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode PE15 0DN.
- Is Dunhams Wood a protected site?
- Yes — Dunhams Wood is part of the Ouse Washes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Ouse Washes Ramsar wetland.
- Is Dunhams Wood free to visit?
- Yes, Dunhams Wood is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dunhams Wood?
- The nearest railway station is March, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PE15 0DN.