Bridge Wood

Wood, Forest in Suffolk East Suffolk

England

Bridge Wood

Freston Tower A brick built towner probably dating from the 16th Century: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freston_Tower" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freston_Tower">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>. It now belongs to the Landmark Trust and can be rented as a holdiay home: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.landmarktrust.org.uk/search-and-book/properties/freston-tower-7680/#Overview" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.landmarktrust.org.uk/search-and-book/properties/freston-tower-7680/#Overview">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>
Freston Tower Credit: Chris Holifield

Bridge Wood is a picturesque forest located in the idyllic county of Suffolk, England. Covering an area of approximately 500 acres, it is a haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The wood is situated near the village of Bridge, hence its name, and is easily accessible from the nearby town of Ipswich.

This ancient woodland boasts a diverse range of flora and fauna, making it a hotspot for wildlife enthusiasts. Majestic oak, beech, and ash trees dominate the landscape, creating a beautiful canopy that filters sunlight and provides a peaceful ambiance. The forest floor is adorned with a carpet of bluebells in the spring, creating a stunning display of color.

Bridge Wood is crisscrossed by a network of trails and footpaths, providing ample opportunities for walking, hiking, and exploring the natural wonders of the area. The paths wind their way through the forest, passing by tranquil streams and small ponds, adding to the charm of the wood.

For birdwatchers, Bridge Wood is a haven, with a wide variety of bird species calling the forest home. Woodpeckers, owls, and thrushes can often be spotted among the treetops, while smaller birds like robins and blue tits flit about in the undergrowth.

Visitors to Bridge Wood can also enjoy a picnic in one of the designated areas, or simply find a quiet spot to relax and soak in the serenity of the surroundings. The wood is a popular destination for families, providing a safe and enjoyable environment for children to explore and learn about nature.

Overall, Bridge Wood is a hidden gem in Suffolk, offering a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, and a chance to reconnect with nature in all its splendor.

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Bridge Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.019979/1.1854276 or Grid Reference TM1840. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Freston Tower A brick built towner probably dating from the 16th Century: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freston_Tower" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freston_Tower">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>. It now belongs to the Landmark Trust and can be rented as a holdiay home: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.landmarktrust.org.uk/search-and-book/properties/freston-tower-7680/#Overview" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.landmarktrust.org.uk/search-and-book/properties/freston-tower-7680/#Overview">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>
Freston Tower
A brick built towner probably dating from the 16th Century: LinkExternal link. It now belongs to the Landmark Trust and can be rented as a holdiay home: LinkExternal link
Woolverstone Marina
Woolverstone Marina
Woolverstone Marina Wolverstone Marina is the Home of many pleasure crafts.  It is also next to the “Cat House” where it was said that years ago was the home to a man who was sympathetic to boats carrying contraband along the river.  He had a pet cat which he loved.  When it died he had it stuffed and when he could see that no customs boats were patrolling the river put the cat in the window for any smugglers to see, signalling that all was well.
Woolverstone Marina
Wolverstone Marina is the Home of many pleasure crafts. It is also next to the “Cat House” where it was said that years ago was the home to a man who was sympathetic to boats carrying contraband along the river. He had a pet cat which he loved. When it died he had it stuffed and when he could see that no customs boats were patrolling the river put the cat in the window for any smugglers to see, signalling that all was well.
Freston Tower Freston Tower, owned by The Landmark Trust. We stayed there in October 2005!
Freston Tower
Freston Tower, owned by The Landmark Trust. We stayed there in October 2005!
Snowdrops in Woolverstone wood
Snowdrops in Woolverstone wood
St Michael's, Woolverstone Taken from the drive down to the marina.
St Michael's, Woolverstone
Taken from the drive down to the marina.
'The Boot' inn at Freston, Suffolk This inn stands on Freston Hill on the B.1456
'The Boot' inn at Freston, Suffolk
This inn stands on Freston Hill on the B.1456
Home Farm
Home Farm
St.Peters Freston St.Peters church Freston Suffolk. For more info see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.suffolkchurches.co.uk/freston.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.suffolkchurches.co.uk/freston.html">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 photo <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/484426" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/484426">Link</a>
St.Peters Freston
St.Peters church Freston Suffolk. For more info see LinkExternal link and photo Link
The Wooden War Memorial This is a wooden war memorial in the churchyard of St. Peter's Church, Freston, Suffolk. For more info see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.suffolkchurches.co.uk/freston.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.suffolkchurches.co.uk/freston.html">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 <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/484419">TM1739 : St.Peters Freston</a>
The Wooden War Memorial
This is a wooden war memorial in the churchyard of St. Peter's Church, Freston, Suffolk. For more info see LinkExternal link and TM1739 : St.Peters Freston
Foreshore at Woolverstone Looking upstream from the end of the public footpath towards the Orwell Bridge.
Foreshore at Woolverstone
Looking upstream from the end of the public footpath towards the Orwell Bridge.
Cottage in a clearing Sympathetically extended cottage in a clearing in Woolverstone Woods.
Cottage in a clearing
Sympathetically extended cottage in a clearing in Woolverstone Woods.
Woolverstone Marina Mdl owned Marina on the River Orwell
Woolverstone Marina
Mdl owned Marina on the River Orwell
River Orwell saltmarsh An area of saltmarsh at Freston, on the west bank of the River Orwell. The areas of saltmarsh - or 'saltings' - in the river have eroded considerably in recent decades. This may be partly due to the effect of wash from larger vessels using the port of Ipswich.
River Orwell saltmarsh
An area of saltmarsh at Freston, on the west bank of the River Orwell. The areas of saltmarsh - or 'saltings' - in the river have eroded considerably in recent decades. This may be partly due to the effect of wash from larger vessels using the port of Ipswich.
River Orwell foreshore On the Freston foreshore the saltings have eroded, leaving only remnants of slightly harder soil. These apparent 'rocks' are in fact lumps of hardened mud, which will probably disappear in time.
River Orwell foreshore
On the Freston foreshore the saltings have eroded, leaving only remnants of slightly harder soil. These apparent 'rocks' are in fact lumps of hardened mud, which will probably disappear in time.
River Orwell tributary This unnamed stream enters the River Orwell from Freston Park.
River Orwell tributary
This unnamed stream enters the River Orwell from Freston Park.
Freston Park The parkland extends to the river bank, by the line of gorse bushes. The River Orwell and the Orwell Bridge can be seen in the distance.
Freston Park
The parkland extends to the river bank, by the line of gorse bushes. The River Orwell and the Orwell Bridge can be seen in the distance.
Freston Park and Tower The parkland surrounds the tower and neighbouring farmhouse. The folly is owned by the Landmark Trust, and is rented out as one of their more unusual properties.
Freston Park and Tower
The parkland surrounds the tower and neighbouring farmhouse. The folly is owned by the Landmark Trust, and is rented out as one of their more unusual properties.
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Bridge Wood is located at Grid Ref: TM1840 (Lat: 52.019979, Lng: 1.1854276)

Administrative County: Suffolk

District: East Suffolk

Police Authority: Suffolk

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