Croft's Wood

Wood, Forest in Norfolk King's Lynn and West Norfolk

England

Croft's Wood

Rural Lane looking towards Burnham Market
Rural Lane looking towards Burnham Market Credit: roger geach

Croft's Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Norfolk, England. Spanning over a vast area, it is known for its natural beauty and diverse range of flora and fauna. The wood is situated in the heart of the Norfolk countryside, providing a peaceful and idyllic escape for visitors.

The woodland is densely populated with a variety of trees, including oak, beech, and birch, creating a rich and vibrant ecosystem. These towering trees provide a dense canopy that filters sunlight, creating a cool and shaded environment underneath. The forest floor is covered with a lush carpet of ferns, moss, and wildflowers, adding to the enchanting atmosphere of the wood.

Croft's Wood is also home to a wide range of wildlife. Visitors may catch glimpses of deer, rabbits, and squirrels darting among the trees. The wood is also a haven for birdwatchers, with numerous species of birds, including woodpeckers and owls, making their homes here.

For those looking to explore the wood, there are well-maintained walking trails that wind through the forest, allowing visitors to fully immerse themselves in nature. These trails offer breathtaking views of the wood from different vantage points, as well as opportunities to spot wildlife and appreciate the natural beauty.

Croft's Wood is a popular destination for nature lovers, hikers, and photographers alike. Its peaceful ambiance and scenic vistas make it a perfect spot for relaxation and rejuvenation. Whether visiting for a leisurely stroll or a day of exploration, Croft's Wood provides a captivating experience for all who venture into its enchanting depths.

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

Croft's Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.937758/0.72090058 or Grid Reference TF8241. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Rural Lane looking towards Burnham Market
Rural Lane looking towards Burnham Market
Beacon Hill Road A narrow Norfolk lane leading to Burnham Market
Beacon Hill Road
A narrow Norfolk lane leading to Burnham Market
Green lane to Muckleton, Norfolk
Green lane to Muckleton, Norfolk
In All Saints Graveyard This gravestone marks the burial site of Martha and Mary Moxon, daughter and mother. Martha died in 1780, age 20 years, with Mary living until 1793 and 70 years of age. The stone records the two people side by side.
Carved across the top are a shining urn and two cherubs, which might be winged souls indicating the rise of the deceased to Heaven.
In All Saints Graveyard
This gravestone marks the burial site of Martha and Mary Moxon, daughter and mother. Martha died in 1780, age 20 years, with Mary living until 1793 and 70 years of age. The stone records the two people side by side. Carved across the top are a shining urn and two cherubs, which might be winged souls indicating the rise of the deceased to Heaven.
All Saints Church, Burnham Sutton cum Ulph During the 18th century the Reverend Nelson, father of Horatio, advised that the parish could no longer maintain its two churches. This resulted in Burnham Sutton church being demolished and the two congregations being amalgamated using the All Saints building.
All Saints Church, Burnham Sutton cum Ulph
During the 18th century the Reverend Nelson, father of Horatio, advised that the parish could no longer maintain its two churches. This resulted in Burnham Sutton church being demolished and the two congregations being amalgamated using the All Saints building.
Beacon Hill Road Viewed at the junction with Creake Road.
Beacon Hill Road
Viewed at the junction with Creake Road.
St Ethelbert’s Church ruins <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2047694">TF8341 : The ruins of St Ethelbert's church in Burnham Sutton</a> gives useful information about this site. The church was dedicated to St Ethelbert, an 8th century king of East Anglia.
St Ethelbert’s Church ruins
TF8341 : The ruins of St Ethelbert's church in Burnham Sutton gives useful information about this site. The church was dedicated to St Ethelbert, an 8th century king of East Anglia.
Fields near Burnham Market Already harvested and re-ploughed for the next crop.
Fields near Burnham Market
Already harvested and re-ploughed for the next crop.
Village sign, Burnham Market This village sign has been combined with a four-sided bench, where you can rest after buying books, delicatessen goods and green wellies, all of which can be purchased in the eponymous Market Place. Behind the sign the former Grooms Bakery is now Bombay Sprout <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://bombaysprout.com/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://bombaysprout.com/">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> and Aurina <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://burnhammarket.co.uk/aurina/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://burnhammarket.co.uk/aurina/">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> , both homewares shops.
Village sign, Burnham Market
This village sign has been combined with a four-sided bench, where you can rest after buying books, delicatessen goods and green wellies, all of which can be purchased in the eponymous Market Place. Behind the sign the former Grooms Bakery is now Bombay Sprout LinkExternal link and Aurina LinkExternal link , both homewares shops.
New housing development at Burnham Market
New housing development at Burnham Market
St Mary's Church, Burnham Market Parish church of Burnham Westgate. Largely C14, with a heavy restoration
of 1872 accounting for most exterior details. Flint with stone dressings. Listed Grade 1
St Mary's Church, Burnham Market
Parish church of Burnham Westgate. Largely C14, with a heavy restoration of 1872 accounting for most exterior details. Flint with stone dressings. Listed Grade 1
Houses on The Green, Burnham Market
Houses on The Green, Burnham Market
The Hoste Arms, Burnham Market Grade II listed public house on The Green
The Hoste Arms, Burnham Market
Grade II listed public house on The Green
Field margin flowers
Field margin flowers
Gatekeeper Butterfly (Pyronia tithonus)  Also known as the Hedge Brown butterfly, the Gatekeeper is fond of brambly hedgerows. This is a male butterfly
Gatekeeper Butterfly (Pyronia tithonus)
Also known as the Hedge Brown butterfly, the Gatekeeper is fond of brambly hedgerows. This is a male butterfly
New large shed Near the junction of Joan Short's Lane and Walsingham Road
New large shed
Near the junction of Joan Short's Lane and Walsingham Road
Lane leading to the Sewage Works
Lane leading to the Sewage Works
Old village sign on Joan Short's Lane
Old village sign on Joan Short's Lane
Show me another place!

Croft's Wood is located at Grid Ref: TF8241 (Lat: 52.937758, Lng: 0.72090058)

Administrative County: Norfolk

District: King's Lynn and West Norfolk

Police Authority: Norfolk

What 3 Words

///cropping.regress.full. Near Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk

Related Wikis

Burnham Market railway station

Burnham Market was a railway station which served the village of Burnham Market in Norfolk, England. Opened by the West Norfolk Junction railway in 1866...

Burnham Westgate Hall

Burnham Westgate Hall is a Georgian country house near Burnham Market, Norfolk, about 2 mi (3.2 km) south of the north Norfolk coast. It was remodelled...

Burnham Market

Burnham Market is an English village and civil parish near the north coast of Norfolk. It is one of the Burnhams, a group of three adjacent villages that...

St Margaret's Church, Burnham Norton

St Margaret's Church is a round-tower church in Burnham Norton, Norfolk, England. Likely to have been built in the 11th century, the building retains many...

Burnham Norton Friary

Burnham Norton Friary was a Carmelite (White Friars) friary near Burnham Market in Norfolk, England. It is now a ruin. The friary was founded by Sir William...

Norfolk Burnhams

The Norfolk Burnhams are a group of adjacent villages on the north coast of Norfolk, England. The villages are located near a large natural bay named Brancaster...

Burnham Norton

Burnham Norton is a village and civil parish in the English county of Norfolk, one of the Burnhams, an adjacent group in the northernmost part of Norfolk...

Burnham Overy

Burnham Overy is a civil parish on the north coast of Norfolk, England. In modern times a distinction is often made between the two settlements of Burnham...

Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.937758,0.72090058
Beacon Hill
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 52.9360705/0.7277738
Gallow Hill Farm
Place: farm
Lat/Long: 52.937735/0.7158828
Gallow Hill
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 52.9351264/0.7170232
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

Have you been to Croft's Wood?

Leave your review of Croft's Wood below (or comments, questions and feedback).