Broom Plantation

Wood, Forest in Suffolk West Suffolk

England

Broom Plantation

The farmhouse at Bridge Farm Credit: Robert Edwards

Broom Plantation is a picturesque woodland area located in Suffolk, England. Situated near the village of Broom, it covers an expansive area of lush greenery and diverse flora and fauna. This woodland plantation is known for its scenic beauty and offers a tranquil escape for nature enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers.

The plantation is predominantly covered by a variety of broadleaf trees, including oak, beech, and birch, which create a dense canopy overhead. The undergrowth is rich with ferns, bluebells, and wildflowers, adding a splash of color to the forest floor during the spring and summer months.

Broom Plantation is home to a wide range of wildlife, making it an ideal spot for birdwatching and nature photography. Visitors can expect to spot various species of birds, such as woodpeckers, owls, and finches, as well as small mammals like squirrels, rabbits, and foxes.

The woodland is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained footpaths and trails, allowing visitors to explore the plantation at their own pace. These trails wind through the forest, passing by babbling brooks, charming ponds, and secluded picnic spots, creating an immersive experience for visitors.

Broom Plantation is a popular destination for nature walks, family outings, and dog walking. The peaceful ambiance and natural beauty of this woodland make it an ideal location for those seeking solace in nature or simply wishing to enjoy a leisurely stroll through Suffolk's stunning countryside.

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Broom Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.233611/0.75204764 or Grid Reference TL8863. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The farmhouse at Bridge Farm

Robert Edwards

A country road, just north of Rushbrooke

Pig farming is big business in this area and this picture shows part of a pig farm in the distance.

Robert Edwards

Bales of hay and pig shelters

Robert Edwards

Elderstub Lane, viewed from the footpath by Gorse Wood

Robert Edwards

Cowslip carpet

This meadow west of Moreton Hall Preparatory School is covered with cowslips at this time of year. Permissive paths have been provided around this field.

Bob Jones

The edge of Moreton Hall estate

A very large model of a Yak aerobatic aircraft makes an emergency landing, with smoke on, in front of Rougham airfield's famous row of trees. Behind that we see the Audi dealership and a few houses, neatly symbolising the mixed industrial and housing nature of the Moreton Hall estate. The event was Bury Model Flying Club's "Flying At Its Best" model show.

John Goldsmith

Old gatehouse, on Sicklesmere Road

Roger Cornfoot

View from Control Tower, Rougham airshow

This second world war airfield hosts several events each year. This 4 picture panorama covers almost 180 degrees of the Warbird and Classic Car show. The main grass strip runs along the horizon, with a second strip on the left (west). The show itself is based on the grass area on the left, which is separated by a hedge and row of trees behind that central tree from the large field of harvested cereal used for the car park.

John Goldsmith

Car parking area, Rougham airshow

A harvested cereal field forms the car park for an airshow on the Rougham Airfield. This is a 2 shot panorama. Dozens of aircraft can be seen parked along the runway on the left (north). To the centre-right a row of industrial buildings can be seen, built along the perimeter track. Behind the tall hedge on the right there are further industrial premises, some based on former wartime buildings. The photographs were taken from the top of the old control tower.

John Goldsmith

View of airshow from control tower

Photographed from the top of the control tower of this second world war airfield, Spitfires are featured over the display ring, which seems to be showing off Jaguars at this moment. At least 3 rows of other classics surround the ring. Situated right on the edge of Bury St. Edmunds, only a few houses can be seen in the background.

John Goldsmith

Car parking area for airshow, plus industrial buildings

Very early in the day but the car park is already filling. Behind the cars we can see the industrial operations based on the second world war airfield sites. This is a two picture panorama.

John Goldsmith

View from No Man's Meadow towards Rougham Hill

Across the valley of the River Lark.

John Goldsmith

Waterway junction in No Man's Meadow

These low lying meadows have a complex network of man-made waterways as part of the abbey fish farm and the water supply to the abbey watermill. This is just behind the rugby club.

John Goldsmith

Rugby Club

A 3 picture panorama.

John Goldsmith

Look both ways before crossing.

This is the old main road out of Bury St Edmunds towards Ipswich, now supplanted by the A14. I'd parked up at Bury St Edmunds truckstop and gone for a walk with my camera. This wasn't the most scenic location - it seems to be mostly used for flytipping these days - but I was interested to find the old cats' eyes in the road surface.

John Winder