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Forests & woodlands · South East England

Withdean Woods

Free admission

Withdean Woods is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.

Withdean Woods, forests & woodlands in South East England

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Preston Park · 1.2 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Withdean Woods is a named forest, woodland or nature reserve in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 50.8567°, -0.1597°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.

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Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Withdean and Westdene Woods is a 7.9-hectare (20-acre) Local Nature Reserve in four separate areas in Brighton in East Sussex. Most of the site is owned and managed by Brighton and Hove City Council. Withdean Woods is a 1-hectare (2.5-acre) nature reserve managed by the Sussex Wildlife Trust. Many of the mature trees on this site were destroyed by the Great Storm of 1987, but it still has a range of mammals including foxes, badgers and common pipistrelle bats, while there are birds such as great spotted woodpecker and firecrests.

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Coordinates
50.8567, -0.1597
Parish
Brighton and Hove, unparished area
Postcode
BN1 5JJ
Parliamentary constituency
Brighton Pavilion
Nearest railway station
Preston Park1.2 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Withdean Woods?
Withdean Woods is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BN1 5JJ), in the parish of Brighton and Hove, unparished area.
Who owns Withdean Woods?
Withdean Woods is owned by Brighton and Hove City Council and Sussex Wildlife Trust.
Is Withdean Woods a protected site?
Yes — Withdean Woods is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB).
Is Withdean Woods free to visit?
Yes, Withdean Woods is free to enter.
How do I get to Withdean Woods?
The nearest railway station is Preston Park, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BN1 5JJ.