Gorse Hill Nature Reserve

14/06/2026

The wind has dropped and it’s a lovely day for a walk in the woods and wildflower meadow.
Our woodland, meadow and cafe are open from 1-4pm on Sundays , for drinks & cake.
Free parking & toilets , wheelchair & pram accessible, dogs on a lead are welcome .

23/05/2026

It’s peaceful up at Gorse Hill in the woodland and meadow, with lovely picnic spots with amazing views.
Our cafe is open on Sundays from 1-4 pm for drinks and delicious homemade cake & biscuits.
Free parking & toilets, pram & wheelchair accessible.
Dogs in a lead are welcome

17/05/2026

It is a beautiful afternoon for a walk in our wildflower meadow.
Our cafe is open from 1-4pm on Sundays serving drinks & delicious homemade cakes & biscuits.
Free parking & toilets.
Dogs on a lead are welcome.

16/05/2026

A few of this weeks Dawn Chorus participants, Wheatear , Reed Bunting, Sedge Warbler and Common Whitethroat.
Join us to see and hear up to 60 ( so far ) other species on our early morning walk.

10/05/2026

It’s a beautiful day for a walk to , or around Cabin Wood and the wildflower meadow.
The buttercups are out , chiffchaffs are singing and even the dandelions look amazing.
We are open from 1-4 pm on Sundays, our cafe serves drink and gorgeous homemade cake & biscuits.
Free parking & toilets.
Dogs on a lead are welcome.

03/05/2026

Do you feel like getting up early to experience one of natures finest wonders ?

02/05/2026

Do you know how the crab apple tree created the word honeymoon(There's one at entrance to bluebell wood)?

Why are cowslips called St Peter's keys and used in old childrens rhymes?

Come on our walk and find out for yourself !

Blossom & Bluebell walk , tomorrow, Sunday 3rd May at midday from Cabin Cafe . The walk is just over a mile and lasts around an hour and a half.

There is some uneven terrain and muddy parts so suitable footwear is advised.
Dogs on a lead are welcome.

Free parking & toilets.
Our cafe is open from 1-4 pm for drinks , cakes & biscuits.

01/05/2026

28/04/2026

Do you know English from Spanish bluebells?
Why are they also called dead man's bells?
What links fairies to bluebells?
Do you know the use of bluebell bulbs in past and present medicine?

Come on our walk and find out for yourself!

We are holding our Blossom & Bluebell walk again this Sunday 3rd May starting at midday from Cabin Cafe.
The walk is just over a mile and takes around 1.5 hours .
There is some uneven terrain so appropriate footwear is advised, not suitable for prams.
Free parking & toilets , dogs on a lead are welcome.
Cabin cafe is open as usual from 1-4 pm for drinks and delicious homemade cakes & biscuits.

24/04/2026

It looks like it will be a beautiful afternoon on Sunday for our free Blossom and Bluebell walk through parts of the Nature Reserve usually closed to the public .

Join us for a free guided walk lasting approximately 1-2 hours depending on how fast we walk and how much we chat !

Our cafe is open for drinks and cake from 12-4 pm.

Free parking & toilets, dogs on a lead are welcome. The walk is over uneven ground so appropriate footwear is advised . The route is not suitable for prams or wheelchairs.