Grove Wood

Wood, Forest in Dorset

England

Grove Wood

Wimborne First School On School Lane, in a building dated 1911.
Wimborne First School Credit: Mike Faherty

Grove Wood is a picturesque forest located in Dorset, England. It spans over an area of approximately 100 acres and is known for its diverse flora and fauna. The wood is situated in a rural area, surrounded by rolling hills and meadows, providing visitors with a tranquil and serene atmosphere.

The wood is primarily composed of native broadleaf trees including oak, beech, and ash, which create a dense canopy overhead. These trees provide a habitat for a variety of wildlife, making Grove Wood a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers. Visitors can often spot woodpeckers, owls, and various small mammals while exploring the forest trails.

Grove Wood offers a network of well-maintained footpaths and walking trails, allowing visitors to fully immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the area. These paths are suitable for all abilities and provide access to some of the most scenic spots within the wood.

For those interested in history, Grove Wood is believed to have been in existence for several centuries, with evidence of its use for timber dating back to the medieval period. The wood has also been managed sustainably for many years, ensuring its preservation for future generations.

Overall, Grove Wood in Dorset is a haven for nature lovers, offering a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Its diverse ecosystem, well-marked trails, and rich history make it a must-visit destination for anyone seeking a connection with nature in this beautiful region of England.

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Grove Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.804154/-2.0181838 or Grid Reference ST9800. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Wimborne First School On School Lane, in a building dated 1911.
Wimborne First School
On School Lane, in a building dated 1911.
Wimborne, play area On Redcotts Recreation Ground, at the end of School Lane.
Wimborne, play area
On Redcotts Recreation Ground, at the end of School Lane.
Netherwood Mead towards the River Stour
Netherwood Mead towards the River Stour
Wimborne Minster: ...but not close enough Pictured about 10 minutes after kick-off of the World Cup semi-final between England and Croatia, which England would lose 2-1 after extra time.

Three Lions Close is a modern development of infill housing around the back of the pub on the corner of West Street and Victoria Road, currently called the Minster Arms. The name has nothing to do with the England football team: the pub was previously known as the Pudding and Pye, before that the Pye Corner (the name of the junction), and originally the Three Lions, hence the name of the close.

See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2785664">SU0000 : Wimborne, The Pudding and Pye</a> for the pub in its Pudding & Pye guise (in 2012), and
<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/334906">SU0000 : Pye Corner</a> when it was the Pye Corner (2007).
Wimborne Minster: ...but not close enough
Pictured about 10 minutes after kick-off of the World Cup semi-final between England and Croatia, which England would lose 2-1 after extra time. Three Lions Close is a modern development of infill housing around the back of the pub on the corner of West Street and Victoria Road, currently called the Minster Arms. The name has nothing to do with the England football team: the pub was previously known as the Pudding and Pye, before that the Pye Corner (the name of the junction), and originally the Three Lions, hence the name of the close. See SU0000 : Wimborne, The Pudding and Pye for the pub in its Pudding & Pye guise (in 2012), and SU0000 : Pye Corner when it was the Pye Corner (2007).
The end of Cuthbury Gardens, western edge of Wimborne Minster Semi-detached house with detailing in the brickwork, including the garage
The end of Cuthbury Gardens, western edge of Wimborne Minster
Semi-detached house with detailing in the brickwork, including the garage
The Green Man, Wimborne Minster
The Green Man, Wimborne Minster
Cowgrove Road (NCN25) west of Wimborne Minster
Cowgrove Road (NCN25) west of Wimborne Minster
WW2 Air Raid Shelter - Pye Corner Car Park Wimborne (1) -
Civil Air Raid Shelter EDoB ID e48062
The only extant shelter I know of in the town, it's a standard civilian surface shelter.

<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6794321">SU0000 : WW2 Air Raid Shelter - Pye Corner Car Park Wimborne (2)</a>
WW2 Air Raid Shelter - Pye Corner Car Park Wimborne (1)
- Civil Air Raid Shelter EDoB ID e48062 The only extant shelter I know of in the town, it's a standard civilian surface shelter. SU0000 : WW2 Air Raid Shelter - Pye Corner Car Park Wimborne (2)
WW2 Air Raid Shelter - Pye Corner Car Park Wimborne (2) -
Civil Air Raid Shelter EDoB ID e48062

<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6794274">SZ0689 : WW2 Air Raid Shelters of Poole - Canford Cliffs Library (1)</a>
WW2 Air Raid Shelter - Pye Corner Car Park Wimborne (2)
Garden beside Kingston Lacy House
Garden beside Kingston Lacy House
Colourful Kingston Lacy
Colourful Kingston Lacy
Colour at Kingston Lacy
Colour at Kingston Lacy
Colour at Kingston Lacy
Colour at Kingston Lacy
Colour at Kingston Lacy
Colour at Kingston Lacy
Acers  Beside the path going towards the Japanese Garden
Acers
Beside the path going towards the Japanese Garden
The Japanese Garden at Kingston Lacy
The Japanese Garden at Kingston Lacy
Copper Beech in Kingston Lacy Park
Copper Beech in Kingston Lacy Park
Kingston Lacy House and gardens [1] The west front of the house.
Kingston Lacy is a country house and 16,000 acre estate located some 2 miles northwest of Wimborne Minster, Dorset. The main house, with a compact, rectangular plan, was built in 1665 of ashlar under a hipped lead roof. The house is surrounded by 12 acres of formal gardens and pleasure grounds within 390 acres of parkland The house contains an important collection of fine art and antiquities. The estate remained in the ownership of the Bankes family from the 17th to the late 20th century when it was given to the National Trust. The house is listed, grade I, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1119511" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1119511">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The parkland is on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II, with much history and detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000718" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000718">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Kingston Lacy House and gardens [1]
The west front of the house. Kingston Lacy is a country house and 16,000 acre estate located some 2 miles northwest of Wimborne Minster, Dorset. The main house, with a compact, rectangular plan, was built in 1665 of ashlar under a hipped lead roof. The house is surrounded by 12 acres of formal gardens and pleasure grounds within 390 acres of parkland The house contains an important collection of fine art and antiquities. The estate remained in the ownership of the Bankes family from the 17th to the late 20th century when it was given to the National Trust. The house is listed, grade I, with details at: LinkExternal link The parkland is on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II, with much history and detail at: LinkExternal link
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Grove Wood is located at Grid Ref: ST9800 (Lat: 50.804154, Lng: -2.0181838)

Unitary Authority: Dorset

Police Authority: Dorset

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 50.804154,-2.0181838
Fixme: Limit of Survey
Lat/Long: 50.8004505/-2.0196256
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 16:00; Sa 10:00
Description: In small wall on N side of road
Post Box Type: wall
Ref: BH21 47
Ref GB Uprn: 10015338919
Lat/Long: 50.80011/-2.0196243
Power: tower
Source: Bing
Lat/Long: 50.8030398/-2.0203039
Power: tower
Source: Bing
Lat/Long: 50.8031618/-2.0154116
Post Box
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: BH21 93
Ref GB Uprn: 10015303329
Lat/Long: 50.8035975/-2.0119097
Pamphill
Place: village
Source: NLS - OS 1:25k 1st Series 1937-61
Lat/Long: 50.8035506/-2.0126468
Crossing
Lat/Long: 50.8059865/-2.0154385
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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