Woodhouse Copse

Wood, Forest in Hampshire

England

Woodhouse Copse

The Swiss Cottage, Osborne House The Swiss Cottage was built as a place where Victoria and Albert&#039;s children &#039;could play at being adults and learn the skills that Prince Albert believed would make them better rulers&#039; <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/osborne/things-to-do/swiss-cottage/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/osborne/things-to-do/swiss-cottage/">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> . Or alternatively as a place where they were conveniently out of the way a lot of the time. — The Swiss Cottage, Osborne House Credit: HelenK

Woodhouse Copse is a picturesque wood located in Hampshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 50 hectares, it is known for its natural beauty and diverse range of flora and fauna. The copse is nestled within the South Downs National Park, providing visitors with stunning views of rolling hills and valleys.

The woodland primarily consists of broadleaf trees, including oak, beech, and ash, which create a dense canopy overhead. This provides a cool and tranquil environment for both wildlife and visitors alike. Bluebells carpet the forest floor in the spring, creating a breathtaking display of vibrant colors.

Woodhouse Copse is home to a variety of wildlife species. Visitors may spot deer, foxes, badgers, and a wide array of bird species, including woodpeckers, thrushes, and owls. The copse is also an important habitat for various insects and small mammals, contributing to the overall biodiversity of the area.

The wood offers a network of footpaths and trails, allowing visitors to explore its beauty at their own pace. These paths meander through the trees, providing opportunities for peaceful walks and connecting with nature. Picnic areas are available for those looking to enjoy a leisurely lunch amidst the peaceful surroundings.

Woodhouse Copse is a popular destination for both locals and tourists seeking a peaceful retreat in nature. Its accessibility, natural beauty, and abundant wildlife make it an ideal spot for outdoor enthusiasts, nature lovers, and photographers alike. Whether visiting for a short stroll or a longer hike, Woodhouse Copse offers a serene and captivating experience for all who venture into its depths.

Show me another place!

If you have any feedback on the listing, please let us know in the comments section below.

Woodhouse Copse Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.735903/-1.2501696 or Grid Reference SZ5393. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Swiss Cottage, Osborne House

The Swiss Cottage was built as a place where Victoria and Albert's children 'could play at being adults and learn the skills that Prince Albert believed would make them better rulers' Link

. Or alternatively as a place where they were conveniently out of the way a lot of the time.

HelenK

Wootton Bridge Methodist Church

Roger Cornfoot

Path from Swiss Cottage to Osborne House

Gareth James

The Swiss Cottage and Gardens, Osborne House

Nigel Thompson

Whippingham - St Mildred's Church

Colin Park

Signalbox at Wootton station

Stephen Dawson

Swiss Cottage

Swiss Cottage is the play house built for Queen Victoria's children within the grounds of Osborne House on the Isle of Wight.

Tony Grant

Swiss Cottage

This picture of Swiss Cottage shows the ,"allotments," belonging to the children of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. Each of the nine children had their own garden plot on which they grew a variety of vegetables. Their father, Prince Albert, would pay them the going rate for their vegetables so they had some pocket money. The whole area around Swiss Cottage was a practical education area. A small museum to one side of the cottage is full of geological exhibits and artefacts from different parts of the Empire. A small, realistic fort, Fort Albert, enabled the boys to learn military skills from an early age.

Tony Grant

Wootton station, Isle of Wight Steam Railway

with a train hauled by Class O2 locomotive no 24 "Calbourne".

Ron Strutt

St Mildred's Church, Whippingham, Isle of Wight

Whippingham Church is one of a tiny band of small village churches which have become closely linked with neighbouring Royal residences and therefore have a very great many beautiful, interesting and historical features. St. Mildred's Church in the Isle of Wight is surely an outstanding example of this little group. It becomes quickly apparent what personal attention and indeed loving care it has received from Queen Victoria and the Prince Consort and so many other members of the Royal Family, from its very design and building to the many beautiful features and memorials within it. Within the church the Battenberg Chapel has very close family associations. The Chapel contains memorials to Lord Louis Mountbatten (formerly known as Prince Louis Francis of Battenberg from birth till aged 17 when the Royal Family names were changed in 1917) and his elder brother George, 2nd Marquess of Milford Haven, together with his two older sisters, Princess Alice (mother of Prince Philip) and Queen Louise of Sweden.

Christine Matthews

Folly Road

This road leads to the Folly Inn and hard. On the right hand side is the old Saro works, parts of the spitfire were made here during the war.

Barrie

Signal Box, Wootton, Isle of Wight Railway

Martin Creek

Farmland near Alverstone Farm

Seen from Alverstone Road. This relatively flat land is typical of the north of the Isle of Wight, and contrasts with the downland to the south.

Stephen McKay

Brocks Copse Road, Wootton

This lane leads out of Wootton towards Whippingham.

Stephen McKay

Alverstone Road, Whippingham

This terrace of houses stands on a short unmade spur off Alverstone Road at the eastern end of Whippingham village.

Stephen McKay

Isle of Wight Crematorium, nr Wootton Common

Always handy to know where it is. There is a large garden of remembrance behind.

Peter Facey

Footpath through Belmont Copse, Wootton Common

It was fairly dry but overshadowed.

Peter Facey

Dismantled railway crosses Park Road

The railway, which ran from Newport to Ryde, is now a public path. Although a bridge is shown here on old maps, the path now crosses level with the road.

Peter Facey

Show me another place!

Woodhouse Copse is located at Grid Ref: SZ5393 (Lat: 50.735903, Lng: -1.2501696)

Unitary Authority: Isle of Wight

Police Authority: Hampshire