Wildlife reserves · East of England
Norton Wood
In or near Beyton Green.
Norton Wood — biosphere reserve in Suffolk, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Elmswell · 1.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Norton Wood is located in Suffolk, with the nearest railway station being Elmswell, which is 1.9 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is IP30 9ES, and entry to the wildlife reserve is free.
About
Norton Wood is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Site of Special Scientific Interest. Wikidata describes it as: "biosphere reserve in Suffolk, England". Coordinates: 52.2430°, 0.8860°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Norton Wood SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Norton Wood is a 24.8-hectare (61-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest south-east of Norton in Suffolk, England. This ancient coppice with standards wood is on sand and loess over boulder clay. There are many pedunculate oak, hazel, ash and birch trees. The ground flora includes a number of uncommon plants such as oxlip. There is access by a public footpath which goes through the wood.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2430, 0.8860
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- Mid Suffolk
- Parish
- Elmswell
- Postcode
- IP30 9ES
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket
- Nearest railway station
- Elmswell — 1.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q38251039 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Norton Wood (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Norton Wood 5.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Two Monuments, 3 Metres East Of The Chancel Wall Of Church Of St John
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Woolpit Sunday Market
Farmers’ markets · 1.7 km
The Gardeners Arms Public House
Historic pubs · 1.8 km
Tostock Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 1.8 km
Tostock
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Norton War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.9 km
Elmswell Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 1.9 km
Elmswell
Villages · 2.0 km
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Historic churches · 2.0 km
Woolpit Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 2.0 km
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Church of St John
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Two Monuments, 3 Metres East Of The Chancel Wall Of Church Of St John
Two Monuments, 3 Metres East Of The Chancel Wall Of Church Of St John — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
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The Gardeners Arms Public House
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📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Tostock Village Sign
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Where to eat & stay near Norton Wood
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📷 5Campsites · East of England
Lakeside Fishing and Caravan Park
Lakeside Fishing and Caravan Park — a campsite in england east.
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Bromptons Farm
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📷 3Campsites · East of England
Bardwell Manor Equestrian Centre Camping
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Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
The Gardeners Arms Public House
The Gardeners Arms Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Old Woolpack Public House
The Old Woolpack Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic pubs · East of England
The Shepherd and Dog
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Norton Wood?
- Norton Wood is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP30 9ES), in the parish of Elmswell.
- What is Norton Wood?
- Norton Wood — biosphere reserve in Suffolk, England.
- How do I get to Norton Wood?
- The nearest railway station is Elmswell, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP30 9ES.
- Is Norton Wood a listed building?
- Norton Wood is officially recognised as Site of Special Scientific Interest listed.
- Is Norton Wood a protected site?
- Yes — Norton Wood is part of the Norton Wood SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Norton Wood free to visit?
- Yes, Norton Wood is free to enter.
- How do I get to Norton Wood?
- The nearest railway station is Elmswell, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP30 9ES.
- Are dogs allowed at Norton Wood?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.