Wildlife reserves · East of England
Westhouse Wood
Westhouse Wood — Essex Wildlife Trust Nature reserve.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Colchester · 1.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Westhouse Wood is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 3 km². Managed by Essex Wildlife Trust. Wikidata describes it as: "Essex Wildlife Trust Nature reserve". Coordinates: 51.9080°, 0.8690°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Westhouse Wood is a 2.8-hectare (6.9-acre) nature reserve north-west of Colchester in Essex. It is managed by the Essex Wildlife Trust. The wood is mainly coppiced hazel, and other tree include small-leaved lime, crab apple, oak, ash, sweet chestnut, field maple and rowan. There are flowering plants such as wood anemones and foxgloves. There is access from a slip road off the B1508 road.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9080, 0.8690
- County
- Essex
- District
- Colchester
- Parish
- Colchester, unparished area
- Postcode
- CO4 5BN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Colchester
- Nearest railway station
- Colchester — 1.8 km
- Official site
- www.essexwt.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q28405155 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Westhouse Wood (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Anemone nemerosa - geograph.org.uk - 1250042.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Westhouse Wood?
- Westhouse Wood is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO4 5BN), in the parish of Colchester, unparished area.
- Who runs Westhouse Wood?
- Westhouse Wood is operated by Essex Wildlife Trust.
- Is Westhouse Wood free to visit?
- Yes, Westhouse Wood is free to enter.
- How do I get to Westhouse Wood?
- The nearest railway station is Colchester, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO4 5BN.
- Are dogs allowed at Westhouse Wood?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.