Getting here
55.43078, -1.81098
Best for
2 activitiesHeritage
Free76%Historic site
Wildlife
Free75%Ancient woodland
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶
Walking
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About this historic site
Romano-British settlement and field system is an ancient historic site covering 15 hectares. As an ancient woodland, it has been continuously wooded since at least 1600 AD — a rare and irreplaceable habitat rich in biodiversity and historical character.
Wildlife to spot
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🌱 Visiting this spring
- 🌸Ancient woodlands are famous for bluebell carpets in April and May — one of Britain's most spectacular wildflower displays
- 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
- 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best
🐶 Dogs
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
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Nearby places
Useful places within 5 km
🌱Hulne ParkUrban park3.9 km→✦ALNWICK CASTLEHistoric site4.8 km→✦Abberwick medieval village, tower house and open field systemHistoric site2 km→⛪Church of St MauriceReligious grounds4.5 km→✦Defended settlement, Romano-British settlement and field system 100m south and east of Jenny's LanternHistoric site0 m→⛪Bolton ChapelReligious grounds2.1 km→