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Forests & woodlands · East of England

Wayland Wood

Free admission

Wayland Wood is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.

Wayland Wood, forests & woodlands in Norfolk

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Typical visit
1 h–3 h
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Wayland Wood is a named forest, woodland or nature reserve in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 52.5599°, 0.8389°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Breckland Forest SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Wayland Wood, Watton SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Breckland Farmland SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Wayland Wood is a 31.7-hectare (78-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest near to Watton in Norfolk, England. It is a Nature Conservation Review site, Grade 2, and it is managed by the Norfolk Wildlife Trust.

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Coordinates
52.5599, 0.8389
County
Norfolk
District
Breckland
Parish
Griston
Postcode
IP25 6PS
Parliamentary constituency
Mid Norfolk

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Wayland Wood?
Wayland Wood is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP25 6PS), in the parish of Griston.
Is Wayland Wood a protected site?
Yes — Wayland Wood is part of the Breckland Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Wayland Wood, Watton SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Wayland Wood free to visit?
Yes, Wayland Wood is free to enter.
How do I get to Wayland Wood?
Drivers can navigate to postcode IP25 6PS. It sits within the Mid Norfolk parliamentary constituency.