Lattice Coppice

Wood, Forest in Leicestershire Blaby

England

Lattice Coppice

The Chartwell Arms A public house on the corner of Chartwell Drive and West Avenue in Wigston. — The Chartwell Arms Credit: Mat Fascione

Lattice Coppice is a stunning woodland located in Leicestershire, England. Situated in the heart of the county, this captivating forest covers an area of approximately 200 acres and is renowned for its natural beauty and diverse range of flora and fauna.

The woodland is predominantly made up of coppiced trees, which have been carefully managed and cultivated for centuries. This traditional method of woodland management involves regularly cutting down certain trees to ground level, allowing new shoots to grow and ensuring the longevity of the woodland ecosystem.

Lattice Coppice is home to a rich variety of tree species, including oak, ash, beech, and birch. These towering trees create a dense canopy that provides shelter for a plethora of wildlife. Visitors can expect to encounter a wide array of birds, such as woodpeckers, jays, and owls, as well as small mammals like squirrels, rabbits, and foxes.

The woodland also boasts a diverse understory, with an abundance of wildflowers, ferns, and mosses carpeting the forest floor. During spring and summer, the forest comes alive with vibrant blooms, attracting butterflies, bees, and other pollinators.

Lattice Coppice is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, walkers, and photographers, offering a tranquil retreat away from the hustle and bustle of modern life. The forest is crisscrossed with a network of well-maintained footpaths, allowing visitors to explore its hidden corners and discover its many delights.

Overall, Lattice Coppice is a cherished natural gem in Leicestershire, attracting visitors with its enchanting beauty, rich biodiversity, and peaceful atmosphere.

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Lattice Coppice Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.58378/-1.1479497 or Grid Reference SP5798. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Chartwell Arms

A public house on the corner of Chartwell Drive and West Avenue in Wigston.

Mat Fascione

Church of St Hugh of Lincoln, Eyres Monsell, Leicester

"Built 1955-58, an excellent representative of a mid-20th century parish church designed by the practice of the nationally recognised architect Sir Basil Spence." [Local Heritage Asset Register, Leicester city Council]. This is an 'Anglo Catholic' church Link

within the Church of England.

Tim Heaton

The Birmingham-Peterborough cross-country line entering Leicester from the south-west

Tim Heaton

Footpath over Simpkin's Bridge

The footpath, from Blaby, crosses the Grand Union Canal, and the railway line from Birmingham (gate ahead) to enter the City of Leicester (Eyres Monsell ward)

Tim Heaton

Simpkin's Bridge, Grand Union Canal

Tim Heaton

Glen Parva Manor (pub restaurant)

Listed Grade II "Late C16 or early C17 core extended c1860 and modernised" Link

. "Sizable countryside restaurant/bar with outdoor seats and pub grub from grills to global classics." Link

Tim Heaton

The Ford, Glen Parva

Crossing the River Sence

Tim Heaton

Church of St Thomas the Apostle, South Wigston

Listed Grade II "1892-3 with tower of 1901, by Stockdale Harrison" Link

Tim Heaton

South Wigston War Memorial

Listed Grade II. "The aftermath of the First World War saw the biggest single wave of public commemoration ever with tens of thousands of memorials erected across England. This was the result of both the huge impact on communities of the loss of 750,000 British lives, and also the official policy of not repatriating the dead which meant that the memorials provided the main focus of the grief felt at this great loss. One such memorial was raised at South Wigston, as a permanent testament to the sacrifice made by the 106 members of the parishes of South Wigston and Glen Parva who lost their lives in the First World War" Unveiled in 1923, and altered in 1951 to commemorate a further 51 lives lost in the Second World War. Link

Tim Heaton

Midland Cottages (road) alongside the Midland Main Line into Leicester

The cottages were built by the railway company, for its workers, between 1871 and 1881, and form part of the small 'Midland Cottages Conservation Area' Link

Tim Heaton

Saffron Hill Cemetery Chapel

Listed Grade II, 1928-9.

Tim Heaton

Janazahgah (Muslim Prayer Building), Saffron Lane Cemetery

"Muslim burials have taken place at Saffron Hill since June 1963 with a special area opened as a Muslim burial ground in 1977. Saffron Hill contains the first purpose built Muslim chapel or janazgah in Western Europe which was opened on 27 July 1985 by His Excellency Ali Arshad, Ambassador for Pakistan." Link

Tim Heaton

Ye Olde Bakers Arms in Blaby

A thatched pub dating from 1485.

Mat Fascione

A426 Leicester Road, Blaby Bridge

Roy Hughes

Former Grand Hotel on Canal Street in South Wigston

Built in c.1885 by Orson Wright, the architect was Cecil Ogden. Now converted into apartments.

Mat Fascione

Narrowboats at Blue Bank Lock No 37

The Leicester section branches off the main line at Braunston and it is 66 miles long with 59 locks (including two five chamber staircase locks at Foxton) and two tunnels. Near Leicester it continues into the River Soar, and briefly along the River Wreake. The navigation then proceeds along the river, with some canalised diversions, to Loughborough and the River Trent south of Long Eaton.

Mat Fascione

Rocket Round sculpture

Outside the reception at the North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College in South Wigston. This was one of the 40 giant rocket sculptures which were displayed across Leicester in 2021. Each sculpture is more than 8ft in height and sponsored by a local business.

Mat Fascione