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BBQ HANG OUT SHACKS
Hangout, Hideout, Chill out and light a fire, watch a sunset, roast marshmallows, you decide, get your family and pals outside... Wolford Wood SSSi - Yourself, your visit...
Sheltered from the weather, 1.5miles from GWR Moreton in Marsh.
Logs, Kadai Fire pits, Made in England Steel Drum BBQ, Blankets, Cutlery & Crockery all available to hire when you book in our shop...
Secret Entrance, hidden away at the edge of a wood. Behind you woodland to explore and in front of you a West facing 40 acre field to play in.
A day visit
Spend the day at Wolford Wood, with rustic shacks, wildflower meadows and our own Woodland, there's plenty of space to be enjoyed.
You are free to design your day, maybe you're looking for a day out with the kids or a romantic setting away from the crowds? Read on to discover ways to spend your day, at Wolford Wood...
Things to do
For families
- Explore 150 acres of wild English deciduous woodland - ancient trees, species of fungi, fauna and flora, wildlife and bird spotting
- Have a picnic under cover and in the wildflower meadow
- Hire a fire pit to toast marshmallows on
- Cook up a feast for the family on our steel drum BBQ
- Build a den in the wood
- Say hello to the pigs, geese, chickens and horses
- Bring crayons and paper to make leaf & bark rubbings or a magnifying glass to look for bugs
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For wildlife enthusiasts
Examine the huge variety of species.
Discover different flora, fauna & fungi.
Wildlife watch and birdspotting.
Photograph, draw and paint.
Monitor and record wildlife.
For groups
Treasure hunt around the wood
Clay Kitchen (subject to availability)
Bushcraft and spoon whittling
Local Area & Attractions
Moreton-In-Marsh is the closest town which is a 5-minute drive, 15 mins by bicycle or a 40-minute direct walk. Moreton-in-Marsh offers many pubs, restaurants and cafes, to suit all budgets. There are two large supermarkets, a bakery, the best fish and chips for miles around and a range of boutique shops and services. Transport options include a train station providing access to Oxford, London Paddington, Worcester and Malvern. A selection of hourly buses takes you to local Cotswold villages and towns including Stow-On-The-Wold, Bourton-On-The-Water and Stratford-Upon-Avon.
- Batsford Arboretum
- Sezincote manor
- Chastleton House
- Jeremy Clarkson’s Diddly squat Farm Shop
- Snowshill Manor and Garden
- Cotswold Farm Park
- Birdland
- Stratford Butterfly Farm
- Rollright Stones
- Longborough Opera House
- Royal Shakespeare Theatre
- Warwick Castle
- Blenheim Palace
Approximately 30 minutes by car
- Stratford-upon-Avon, home of Shakespeare
- Leamington Spa, Mineral springs and bath houses.
- Warwick, famous for Spectacular Warwick Castle
- Banbury, Banbury cross statue
Approximately 40 minutes to 1 hour by car
- Cheltenham, Cheltenham racecourse and Gold Cup, Music and Jazz Festivals
- Cirencester, historic shops and boutique shops
- Bicester, designer shopping outlet
- Worcester, Cathedral
- Tewkesbury, historic medieval and Tudor buildings, Tewkesbury Abbey.
- Great Malvern, The Malvern Hills, Eastnor Castle
Local Businesses we recommend
Dining
- 10% off Bellini's Italian, Moreton-In-Marsh
- 10% off Siam Cottage, Moreton-In-Marsh
Activities
- Discounted weekday bookings, Cotswold Archery, Batsford Arboretum
- Whichford Pottery and Vegan Café, Whichford