Wildlife reserves · West Midlands
Hem Heath Woods
In or near Stoke-on-Trent.
Hem Heath Woods — nature reserve in Staffordshire, UK.
Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Longton · 3.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Hem Heath Woods is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Managed by Staffordshire Wildlife Trust. Wikidata describes it as: "nature reserve in Staffordshire, UK". Coordinates: 52.9622°, -2.1698°.
Photo gallery
Official information
Hem Heath Woods is a large nature reserve located on the edge of Stoke-on-Trent, featuring a variety of woodland types and accessible trails. Visitors can enjoy the beauty of spring flowers, including bluebells, and observe diverse woodland bird species.
From the Wikipedia article
Hem Heath Woods is a nature reserve of the Staffordshire Wildlife Trust. It is on the southern fringe of Stoke-on-Trent, England. Its northern boundary is at the A5035 road at Hem Heath; the southern boundary is adjacent to the Wedgwood visitor centre at Barlaston.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
Description
The area of the reserve is 41 ha. There are four woods: the Oaks, at the southern end, is known to have been woodland for over 400 years; Newstead Woods, Newpark Plantation and Hem Heath were planted, on former farmland, in the mid-1800s. Although parts of the site may once have been heathland, there is no heath today. There is a network of walking trails in the woods. The woodland is managed so that it can regenerate naturally, and remain as woodland in the long term. Individual trees or small groups of trees may be felled so that a more open canopy will let seedlings establish themselves. The management of the wood is intended to ensure that a range of trees is maintained. The species…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.9622, -2.1698
- District
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Parish
- Stoke-on-Trent, unparished area
- Postcode
- ST4 8XG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stoke-on-Trent South
- Phone
- 01889 880100
- Nearest railway station
- Longton — 3.8 km
- Opening
- Open at all times
- Official site
- www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q96621466 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Hem Heath Woods (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Six Towns
Distilleries · 0.8 km
Josiah Wedgewood
Public art & sculpture · 0.8 km
V&A Wedgwood Collection
Museums · 1.1 km
World of Wedgwood
Museums · 1.1 km
Trentham
Villages · 1.4 km
Barlaston Hall
Historic houses · 1.6 km
Trentham
Memorials & monuments · 1.7 km
Blurton War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.8 km
Bill Jackson
Memorials & monuments · 1.8 km
Trentham Mausoleum
Historic houses · 2.0 km
Trentham Cross War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.0 km
Trentham War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.0 km
Nearby
📷 3📷 5Public art & sculpture · West Midlands
Josiah Wedgewood
Josiah Wedgewood — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · West Midlands
V&A Wedgwood Collection
V&A Wedgwood Collection — museum in Stoke-on-Trent, England.
📷 3Museums · West Midlands
World of Wedgwood
World of Wedgwood — visitor attraction in Stoke-on-Trent, England.
📷 5📷 3Historic houses · West Midlands
Barlaston Hall
Barlaston Hall — English Palladian country house in the village of Barlaston in Staffordshire, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Hem Heath Woods
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · West Midlands
North Stafford Hotel
North Stafford Hotel — a hotel in england west midlands.
📷 5
📷 5Hotels · West Midlands
Hilton Garden Inn Stoke on Trent
Hilton Garden Inn Stoke on Trent — a hotel in england west midlands. 4-star. Brand: Hilton Garden Inn.
📷 5Hotels · West Midlands
Borough Arms Hotel
Borough Arms Hotel — a hotel in england west midlands.
📷 7
📷 5Hotels · West Midlands
Travelodge
Travelodge — a hotel in england west midlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Old Greyhound Public House
The Old Greyhound Public House in England North West, United Kingdom.
📷 5
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
The Wine Vaults Public House
The Wine Vaults Public House in England North West, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic pubs · West Midlands
Duke William
Duke William — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
Leopard Public House
Leopard Public House in England North West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
Stafford Arms Public House And St Chad's House
Stafford Arms Public House And St Chad's House in England North West, United Kingdom.
More places run by Staffordshire Wildlife Trust
📷 5Wildlife reserves · East Midlands
Black Brook
Black Brook — nature reserve in Staffordshire, UK.
📷 3Wildlife reserves · East Midlands
Brankley Pastures
Brankley Pastures — nature reserve in Staffordshire, UK.
📷 3Wildlife reserves · East Midlands
Brown End Quarry
Brown End Quarry — nature reserve in Staffordshire, England.
📷 3Wildlife reserves · East Midlands
Castern Wood
Castern Wood — nature reserve in Staffordshire, UK.
More places in this region
📷 3Wildlife reserves · West Midlands
George's Hayes
George's Hayes — nature reserve in Staffordshire, UK.
📷 3Wildlife reserves · West Midlands
Wolseley Centre
Wolseley Centre — visitor centre in Staffordshire, UK.
📷 4Wildlife reserves · West Midlands
Alvecote Pools
Alvecote Pools is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and nature reserve situated alongside the River Anker, adjacent to the hamlet of Alvecote on the border of Warwickshire and Staffordshire
📷 5Wildlife reserves · West Midlands
Brandon Marsh
Brandon Marsh — nature reserve in the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hem Heath Woods?
- Hem Heath Woods is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode ST4 8XG), in the parish of Stoke-on-Trent, unparished area.
- What is Hem Heath Woods?
- Hem Heath Woods — nature reserve in Staffordshire, UK.
- How do I get to Hem Heath Woods?
- The nearest railway station is Longton, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode ST4 8XG.
- Who runs Hem Heath Woods?
- Hem Heath Woods is operated by Staffordshire Wildlife Trust.
- Is Hem Heath Woods free to visit?
- Yes, Hem Heath Woods is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hem Heath Woods?
- The nearest railway station is Longton, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ST4 8XG.
- Are dogs allowed at Hem Heath Woods?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.