Bird's Holt

Wood, Forest in Lincolnshire North Kesteven

England

Bird's Holt

Birchwood Leisure Centre Leisure centre in the heart of Lincolns biggest housing estate. — Birchwood Leisure Centre Credit: Matthew Smith

Bird's Holt is a small village located in the county of Lincolnshire, England. Situated in the heart of the beautiful countryside, the village is known for its dense woodlands and lush forests, earning it the nickname "Wood" or "Forest". It is located approximately 10 miles south of the city of Lincoln.

The village is characterized by its picturesque surroundings, with rolling hills and open fields providing a stunning backdrop for residents and visitors alike. The woodlands surrounding Bird's Holt are home to a diverse range of plant and animal species, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and bird watchers.

Despite its small size, Bird's Holt boasts a tight-knit community that takes pride in preserving its natural beauty. The village is known for its traditional charm, with many of its houses and buildings retaining their original features.

There are limited amenities within the village itself, with a small shop and a pub being the main focal points for locals. However, the nearby city of Lincoln offers a wider range of services and amenities, including shopping centers, restaurants, and entertainment venues.

Bird's Holt is well-connected to the surrounding areas by road, with easy access to the A15 and A46 highways. This makes it an ideal location for those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle while still being within reach of larger towns and cities.

Overall, Bird's Holt in Lincolnshire is a tranquil village surrounded by stunning woodlands and forests, providing a haven for nature lovers and offering a tight-knit community for its residents.

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Bird's Holt Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.229278/-0.6207865 or Grid Reference SK9271. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Birchwood Leisure Centre

Leisure centre in the heart of Lincolns biggest housing estate.

Matthew Smith

Blackmoor Farm

Blackmoor Farm near Skellingthorpe, looking south east from the corner of Gilberts plot.

Matthew Smith

New housing on Epsom Drive

More new homes being built on Epsom Drive, Birchwood

Richard Croft

An Enticing Path

Hospital Plantation, adjacent to Birchwood Nature Park

John Bennett

Hospital Plantation

Autumn colours in this wood adjacent to Birchwood Nature Reserve

John Bennett

Lane to Blackmoor Farm

Lane from Jerusalem Road to Blackmoor Farm on a frosty December morning

Richard Croft

Blackmoor farmland

Farmland at Blackmoor Farm near Jerusalem

Richard Croft

Birchwood Co-op

Shopping development on the Birchwood

Richard Croft

Birchwood shopping

Shopping development at Birchwood

Richard Croft

View from Black Lane

On the right is the woodland known as Gilbert's Plot.

Marathon

Looking along Black Lane

On the left is the woodland known as Gilbert's Plot.

Marathon

Memorial to RAF Skellingthorpe

The memorial reads thus: To the Memory of the air crews and ground staff who gave their life while serving with No. 50 Squadron and No. 61, 5 Group Bomber Command The Royal Air Force 2nd World War 1939 - 1945. Skellingthorpe was a bomber airfield within 5 Group, which opened in late 1941. It eventually had the Class "A" intersecting three runways, the main being 1650 yards with two subsidiaries at 1400 yards. There were three hangars, two T2s and a B1. On 26th November 1941, 50 Squadron arrived with their Hampdens from Swinderby, whilst the runways there were re-laid. Link

Adrian S Pye