Wildlife reserves · West Midlands
Grafton Wood
In or near Flyford Flavell.
Grafton Wood — nature reserve in Worcestershire, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Pershore · 8.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Grafton Wood is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Managed by Worcestershire Wildlife Trust. Wikidata describes it as: "nature reserve in Worcestershire, UK". Coordinates: 52.2022°, -2.0422°.
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Official information
Grafton Wood is an ancient semi-natural woodland that serves as a habitat for various wildlife, including the rare brown hairstreak butterfly and Bechstein's bat. Visitors can explore the diverse flora and fauna, including notable butterflies, moths, and birds, while enjoying walking trails through the scenic landscape.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Grafton Wood SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Grafton Wood is a nature reserve near the village of Grafton Flyford, about 6 miles (9.7 km) east of Worcester, in Worcestershire, England.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
Description
The reserve, area 56 ha, It is an ancient wood, originally part of the Forest of Feckenham, and is now jointly owned by the Worcestershire Wildlife Trust and Butterfly Conservation. In October 2014 the two organisations bought Laight Rough, a seven-acre of ancient woodland, adjoining Grafton Wood. Most of the canopy in Grafton Wood is ash and oak. Until the 1950s, the wood was managed as coppice with standards, providing wood for broom handles, pea sticks and other products; the Trust is aiming today to replicate this traditional wood management.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.2022, -2.0422
- County
- Worcestershire
- District
- Wychavon
- Parish
- North Piddle
- Postcode
- WR7 4PW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Droitwich and Evesham
- Phone
- 01905 754919
- Nearest railway station
- Pershore — 8.2 km
- Opening
- Dawn to dusk
- Official site
- www.worcswildlifetrust.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q107472516 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Grafton Wood (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Grafton Wood?
- Grafton Wood is in Worcestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WR7 4PW), in the parish of North Piddle.
- What is Grafton Wood?
- Grafton Wood — nature reserve in Worcestershire, UK.
- How do I get to Grafton Wood?
- The nearest railway station is Pershore, about 8.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode WR7 4PW.
- Who owns Grafton Wood?
- Grafton Wood is owned by Worcestershire Wildlife Trust<br />Butterfly Conservation and operated by Worcestershire Wildlife Trust.
- Is Grafton Wood a protected site?
- Yes — Grafton Wood is part of the Grafton Wood SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Grafton Wood free to visit?
- Yes, Grafton Wood is free to enter.
- How do I get to Grafton Wood?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode WR7 4PW. It sits within the Droitwich and Evesham parliamentary constituency.
- Are dogs allowed at Grafton Wood?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.