Strawberry Hill Plantation

Wood, Forest in Nottinghamshire Gedling

England

Strawberry Hill Plantation

Newstead Abbey Back door to the Abbey, downpipe showing two different symbols .
Newstead Abbey Credit: GARY ROE

Strawberry Hill Plantation is a charming estate located in Nottinghamshire, England. Situated amidst a lush and verdant forest, this magnificent property offers a serene and picturesque setting for visitors to explore. The plantation spans over acres of land and is known for its breathtaking woodlands and natural beauty.

The main feature of Strawberry Hill Plantation is its impressive array of strawberry trees, which provide the estate with its name. These unique trees, with their vibrant red bark and delicate white flowers, create a stunning backdrop against the forest's greenery. The plantation is home to a variety of other tree species as well, including oak, beech, and ash, further enhancing its enchanting atmosphere.

Visitors can wander along the plantation's well-maintained trails, immersing themselves in the peaceful ambiance of the surrounding forest. The estate also boasts several picnic areas, allowing guests to enjoy a leisurely lunch amidst the idyllic surroundings.

In addition to its natural beauty, Strawberry Hill Plantation also offers a range of recreational activities. The estate features a small lake, where visitors can enjoy fishing or simply take in the tranquil atmosphere. For those interested in wildlife, the plantation is home to a diverse array of creatures, including numerous bird species and small mammals.

Overall, Strawberry Hill Plantation is a haven of tranquility and natural splendor. Its stunning woodlands, abundant wildlife, and peaceful ambiance make it an ideal destination for nature lovers and those seeking a respite from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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Strawberry Hill Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.061515/-1.1885447 or Grid Reference SK5451. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Newstead Abbey Back door to the Abbey, downpipe showing two different symbols .
Newstead Abbey
Back door to the Abbey, downpipe showing two different symbols .
The Japanese Garden, Newstead Abbey Created for Ethel Webb in the early years of the twentieth century.
The Japanese Garden, Newstead Abbey
Created for Ethel Webb in the early years of the twentieth century.
Weir below the Garden Lake, Newstead Abbey
Weir below the Garden Lake, Newstead Abbey
The Stew Pond, Newstead Abbey
The Stew Pond, Newstead Abbey
The Garden Lake, Newstead Abbey
The Garden Lake, Newstead Abbey
The Eagle Pool and the east facade of Newstead Abbey The inside of the west front of the medieval abbey visible in the right <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1265325" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1265325">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 Eagle Pool and the east facade of Newstead Abbey
The inside of the west front of the medieval abbey visible in the right LinkExternal link
Satyr, Newstead Abbey Early eighteenth century <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1227526" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1227526">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> Probably the work of Jan van Nost the Elder <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Nost" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Nost">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>
Satyr, Newstead Abbey
Early eighteenth century LinkExternal link Probably the work of Jan van Nost the Elder LinkExternal link
The outflow from Papplewick Dam Built to feed water to power a number of cotton mills along this section of the Leen valley.
The outflow from Papplewick Dam
Built to feed water to power a number of cotton mills along this section of the Leen valley.
The River Leen With the outflow from Papplewick dam just upstream
The River Leen
With the outflow from Papplewick dam just upstream
Information board for Moor Pond Woods
Information board for Moor Pond Woods
A well-cracked crack willow On the banks of the River Leen in Papplewick Dam Wood.
A well-cracked crack willow
On the banks of the River Leen in Papplewick Dam Wood.
Wooded path near Castle Mill Part of the Papplewick Trail.
Wooded path near Castle Mill
Part of the Papplewick Trail.
Footpath on Papplewick Moor
Footpath on Papplewick Moor
Blocked culvert At the southern end of the Papplewick Trail, this excavated culvert entrance presumably would have carried the mill races under Moor Road?
Blocked culvert
At the southern end of the Papplewick Trail, this excavated culvert entrance presumably would have carried the mill races under Moor Road?
An interesting keystone In the arch of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7005278">SK5450 : Blocked culvert</a>.  Possibly a Green Man representation?
An interesting keystone
In the arch of SK5450 : Blocked culvert. Possibly a Green Man representation?
Monument to Boatswain Boatswain was Lord Byron's dog,
Monument to Boatswain
Boatswain was Lord Byron's dog,
The Spanish Garden, Newstead Abbey Originally created in the early eighteenth century.
The Gothic windows in the building beyond light the chapel which has been created from the chapter house of the original abbey (actually a priory).
The Spanish Garden, Newstead Abbey
Originally created in the early eighteenth century. The Gothic windows in the building beyond light the chapel which has been created from the chapter house of the original abbey (actually a priory).
Archway through the garden wall, Newstead Abbey
Archway through the garden wall, Newstead Abbey
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Strawberry Hill Plantation is located at Grid Ref: SK5451 (Lat: 53.061515, Lng: -1.1885447)

Administrative County: Nottinghamshire

District: Gedling

Police Authority: Nottinghamshire

What 3 Words

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