Jubilee Plantation

Wood, Forest in Worcestershire Malvern Hills

England

Jubilee Plantation

Poolbrook in Malvern Mid-December and the trees at Poolbrook in Malvern are now bare. — Poolbrook in Malvern Credit: Philip Halling

Jubilee Plantation is a picturesque woodland located in Worcestershire, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 hectares, it is situated within the wider Forest of Worcestershire. The plantation is named after the Jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1887, as it was established to commemorate this historic event.

The woodland consists mainly of broadleaf trees such as oak, beech, and ash, creating a diverse and vibrant ecosystem. These tall, majestic trees provide a dense canopy that allows only dappled sunlight to filter through to the forest floor, creating a tranquil and shaded environment.

Jubilee Plantation is known for its rich biodiversity, hosting a wide range of wildlife species. Visitors may encounter various bird species, including woodpeckers, owls, and thrushes, as well as small mammals like squirrels and badgers. The woodland also supports a diverse array of plant life, with carpets of bluebells in the spring and ferns adorning the forest floor.

The plantation offers numerous walking trails, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers. These paths wind through the woodland, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the area. The peaceful atmosphere, coupled with the soothing sounds of chirping birds and rustling leaves, provides a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Jubilee Plantation, Worcestershire, is not only a place of natural beauty but also serves as a vital habitat for wildlife, making it an essential part of the local ecosystem. Whether for a leisurely stroll or a deeper connection with nature, this woodland offers a captivating experience for all who visit.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.097651/-2.2802923 or Grid Reference SO8044. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Poolbrook in Malvern

Mid-December and the trees at Poolbrook in Malvern are now bare.

Philip Halling

Footbridges at the junction of footpaths near Blackmore End

peter robinson

Minor road on the northern edge of Guarlford

Sarah Charlesworth

Pylons cross the road near White House Farm

Sarah Charlesworth

MSPCA trough - Well Dressing 2011 - Togetherness

The trough, erected at the beginning of the 20th century by the Malvern Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals as a memorial to the horses who suffered in the Boer War, has been decorated by a team led by Stephanie Underwood-Webb. Begun as a solo venture it soon became a community project and has been rewarded with a Gold Award. "You aren't a proper couple until you understand everything the other hasn't said." The trough used to be located on the large oddly shaped traffic island in Barnards Green shopping area, but has been at this position, by the Guarlford straight for many decades. Worcestershire Beacon is in the distance. SO7945 : MSPCA trough - Well Dressing 2011 - Togetherness

Bob Embleton

MSPCA trough - Well Dressing 2011 - Togetherness

The trough, erected at the beginning of the 20th century by the Malvern Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals as a memorial to the horses who suffered in the Boer War, has been decorated by a team led by Stephanie Underwood-Webb. Begun as a solo venture it soon became a community project and has been rewarded with a Gold Award. "And so we stand together, The horses, thee and me, As the beasts take sips from the old stone trough The world turns, quietly." SO7945 : MSPCA trough - Well Dressing 2011 - Togetherness

Bob Embleton

Housing development, Hanley Swan

On the Welland road on what was a meadow between the school and the limit of residential land. There will be 11 new homes for rent or "HomeBuy": 4 three bedroomed houses, 3 two bedroomed houses, 2 two bedroomed bungalows and 2 two bedroomed apartments. Under the "HomeBuy" scheme the occupier initially buys between 25% and 75% of the house with the option of buying more shares in the house later. Link

How the meadow looked in 2007: SO8142 : Horse Jumps in Meadow SO8142 : Building site (right), Hanley Swan SO8142 : Building site (left), Hanley Swan SO8142 : Building site (centre), Hanley Swan

Bob Embleton

Building site (centre), Hanley Swan

On the Welland road on what was a meadow between the school and the limit of residential land. How the meadow looked in 2007: SO8142 : Horse Jumps in Meadow SO8142 : Building site (right), Hanley Swan SO8142 : Building site (left), Hanley Swan SO8142 : Housing development, Hanley Swan

Bob Embleton

Building site (left), Hanley Swan

On the Welland road on what was a meadow between the school and the limit of residential land. SO8142 : Building site (right), Hanley Swan SO8142 : Building site (centre), Hanley Swan SO8142 : Housing development, Hanley Swan

Bob Embleton

Building site (right), Hanley Swan

On the Welland road on what was a meadow between the school and the limit of residential land. Note the photo-voltaic solar panels already fitted to the south facing roofs. SO8142 : Building site (left), Hanley Swan SO8142 : Building site (centre), Hanley Swan SO8142 : Housing development, Hanley Swan

Bob Embleton

Hanley Swan C of E primary school

A Church of England "controlled" school on the Welland Road next to the village hall. It was built around 1861 as a "school for the education of children and adults or children only of the Labouring, Manufacturing or other poorer classes." In 1947 it became solely a primary school. Notice how the older part of the school, with Malvern granite walls, looks just like a chapel - for indeed it was also used as a chapel of ease for the inhabitants of the Swan Green area (now called Hanley Swan) until St Gabriel's church was built.

Bob Embleton

The Swan Pool (village pond) at sunset

David Smith

The Swan Inn at Hanley Swan

Perhaps the title should be "the swan" as the signs use lower case only. Hanley Swan has the traditional English village centre: a cross roads with a village green, overlooked by an inn in one corner; a village pond in the next corner; the post office and shop next, and houses in the fourth. When I grew up here, I almost believed that every village should have this layout.

David Smith

A second oak tree on the village green

The centre of the green is site for an oak planted in the 19th century.

David Smith

Old Barn, Guarlford

A derelict building amongst an apple orchard with a good crop of mistletoe. In the background is North Hill at the end of the granite Malvern Hills range with Great Malvern beneath. The church spire to the left of centre is Holly Mount United Reformed Church. The infill television transmitter is to the right of the picture. This also transmits local radio and the structure is adorned with a plethora of aerials and microwave dishes.

Bob Embleton