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Groton Park

Downs, Moorland in Suffolk Babergh

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Groton Park

Path in Groton Wood Groton Wood Nature Reserve is an SSSI managed by the Suffolk Wildlife Trust. They say on their website: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/grotonwood" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/grotonwood">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> : "Brimstone butterflies feed on sunny spring days and woodcock display at dusk. This ancient woodland is noted for its small-leaved lime coppice, this is an indication that the northern part of the wood has existed since prehistoric times. The other species to note in Groton Woods is its large wild cherry trees, -it is one of only a few ancient woodlands in Suffolk with this species. Groton Wood is unusual in that is has 22 seasonal ponds. These are good places to spot frog, toad and newt including the protected great-crested newt. The rides are bursting with bluebell, pignut and early-purple orchid with shadier areas being characterised by violet helleborine, woodruff and herb-paris. 15 species of butterfly have been recorded at Groton Wood including brimstone, speckled wood and purple hairstreak whose caterpillars feed on oak. Summer songsters include black cap, willow warbler and chiffchaff, while other birds such as treecreeper, all three woodpecker species, woodcock and nuthatch are resident here."
Path in Groton Wood Credit: Roger Jones

Groton Park, located in Suffolk, England, is a picturesque natural reserve that encompasses a diverse array of landscapes including downs and moorland. Spanning approximately 200 acres, this park offers visitors a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

The downs in Groton Park are characterized by rolling hills covered in lush green grass, providing a perfect backdrop for leisurely walks and picnics. Visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, with glimpses of charming villages and farmland in the distance. The downs are also home to an abundance of flora and fauna, making it an ideal spot for nature enthusiasts and bird watchers.

The moorland section of Groton Park presents a unique landscape with heather-covered hills and meandering footpaths. This area is known for its rich biodiversity, housing a variety of plant species adapted to the moorland environment. The park's moorland is also home to various mammals and birds, including the rare stone curlew and the elusive Dartford warbler.

Groton Park provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The well-maintained trails and paths cater to all levels of fitness and offer visitors the chance to explore the park's diverse habitats at their own pace.

With its serene atmosphere and stunning natural beauty, Groton Park is an idyllic destination for those seeking a peaceful retreat in the heart of Suffolk. Whether it's a leisurely stroll through the downs or an adventurous hike across the moorland, visitors are sure to be captivated by the park's enchanting landscapes and abundant wildlife.

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Path in Groton Wood Groton Wood Nature Reserve is an SSSI managed by the Suffolk Wildlife Trust. They say on their website: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/grotonwood" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/grotonwood">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> : "Brimstone butterflies feed on sunny spring days and woodcock display at dusk. This ancient woodland is noted for its small-leaved lime coppice, this is an indication that the northern part of the wood has existed since prehistoric times. The other species to note in Groton Woods is its large wild cherry trees, -it is one of only a few ancient woodlands in Suffolk with this species. Groton Wood is unusual in that is has 22 seasonal ponds. These are good places to spot frog, toad and newt including the protected great-crested newt. The rides are bursting with bluebell, pignut and early-purple orchid with shadier areas being characterised by violet helleborine, woodruff and herb-paris. 15 species of butterfly have been recorded at Groton Wood including brimstone, speckled wood and purple hairstreak whose caterpillars feed on oak. Summer songsters include black cap, willow warbler and chiffchaff, while other birds such as treecreeper, all three woodpecker species, woodcock and nuthatch are resident here."
Path in Groton Wood
Groton Wood Nature Reserve is an SSSI managed by the Suffolk Wildlife Trust. They say on their website: LinkExternal link : "Brimstone butterflies feed on sunny spring days and woodcock display at dusk. This ancient woodland is noted for its small-leaved lime coppice, this is an indication that the northern part of the wood has existed since prehistoric times. The other species to note in Groton Woods is its large wild cherry trees, -it is one of only a few ancient woodlands in Suffolk with this species. Groton Wood is unusual in that is has 22 seasonal ponds. These are good places to spot frog, toad and newt including the protected great-crested newt. The rides are bursting with bluebell, pignut and early-purple orchid with shadier areas being characterised by violet helleborine, woodruff and herb-paris. 15 species of butterfly have been recorded at Groton Wood including brimstone, speckled wood and purple hairstreak whose caterpillars feed on oak. Summer songsters include black cap, willow warbler and chiffchaff, while other birds such as treecreeper, all three woodpecker species, woodcock and nuthatch are resident here."
Path in Groton Wood Groton Wood Nature Reserve is an SSSI managed by the Suffolk Wildlife Trust. They say on their website: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/grotonwood" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/grotonwood">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> : "Brimstone butterflies feed on sunny spring days and woodcock display at dusk. This ancient woodland is noted for its small-leaved lime coppice, this is an indication that the northern part of the wood has existed since prehistoric times. The other species to note in Groton Woods is its large wild cherry trees, -it is one of only a few ancient woodlands in Suffolk with this species. Groton Wood is unusual in that is has 22 seasonal ponds. These are good places to spot frog, toad and newt including the protected great-crested newt. The rides are bursting with bluebell, pignut and early-purple orchid with shadier areas being characterised by violet helleborine, woodruff and herb-paris. 15 species of butterfly have been recorded at Groton Wood including brimstone, speckled wood and purple hairstreak whose caterpillars feed on oak. Summer songsters include black cap, willow warbler and chiffchaff, while other birds such as treecreeper, all three woodpecker species, woodcock and nuthatch are resident here."
Path in Groton Wood
Groton Wood Nature Reserve is an SSSI managed by the Suffolk Wildlife Trust. They say on their website: LinkExternal link : "Brimstone butterflies feed on sunny spring days and woodcock display at dusk. This ancient woodland is noted for its small-leaved lime coppice, this is an indication that the northern part of the wood has existed since prehistoric times. The other species to note in Groton Woods is its large wild cherry trees, -it is one of only a few ancient woodlands in Suffolk with this species. Groton Wood is unusual in that is has 22 seasonal ponds. These are good places to spot frog, toad and newt including the protected great-crested newt. The rides are bursting with bluebell, pignut and early-purple orchid with shadier areas being characterised by violet helleborine, woodruff and herb-paris. 15 species of butterfly have been recorded at Groton Wood including brimstone, speckled wood and purple hairstreak whose caterpillars feed on oak. Summer songsters include black cap, willow warbler and chiffchaff, while other birds such as treecreeper, all three woodpecker species, woodcock and nuthatch are resident here."
Edwardstone village sign Suffolk has 400 villages and towns with village or town signs, give or take one or two. The tradition of village signs is believed to have started in Norfolk early in the 20th century when Edward VII suggested that village signs would aid motorists and give a feature of interest on the Sandringham Estate. Many of the signs were made by Harry Carter, an art and woodwork master at Hamond’s Grammar School, in Swaffham. Many have now been replaced with fibreglass or modern plastics. The story behind the sign is given as accurately as possible.
Edwardstone village sign
Suffolk has 400 villages and towns with village or town signs, give or take one or two. The tradition of village signs is believed to have started in Norfolk early in the 20th century when Edward VII suggested that village signs would aid motorists and give a feature of interest on the Sandringham Estate. Many of the signs were made by Harry Carter, an art and woodwork master at Hamond’s Grammar School, in Swaffham. Many have now been replaced with fibreglass or modern plastics. The story behind the sign is given as accurately as possible.
St. Mary the Virgin, Edwardstone
St. Mary the Virgin, Edwardstone
Paddock near Groton Various sheds dotted around.
Paddock near Groton
Various sheds dotted around.
Barn at Redhouse Farm, Wicker Street Green
Barn at Redhouse Farm, Wicker Street Green
Beanfield at Castling's Heath, near Groton Bean cultivation is widespread in Suffolk.
Beanfield at Castling's Heath, near Groton
Bean cultivation is widespread in Suffolk.
Bin day at Edwardstone
Bin day at Edwardstone
St Bartholomew's Church, Groton John Winthrop worshipped in this church and was married here in 1615. In 1630 he led a group of Puritans across the Atlantic to settle in the New World, and eventually became the first Governor of Massachusetts.
St Bartholomew's Church, Groton
John Winthrop worshipped in this church and was married here in 1615. In 1630 he led a group of Puritans across the Atlantic to settle in the New World, and eventually became the first Governor of Massachusetts.
Groton Village Small green at the centre of Groton village
Groton Village
Small green at the centre of Groton village
Groton Croft Groton Croft is a large area of public meadow, owned by the Groton Winthrop Mulberry Trust. It was purchased in 1993 to protect and preserve the historic mulberry tree <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/TL9542">TL9542</a>
Groton Croft
Groton Croft is a large area of public meadow, owned by the Groton Winthrop Mulberry Trust. It was purchased in 1993 to protect and preserve the historic mulberry tree TL9542
The Groton Winthrop Mulberry Tree This tree is believed to have been planted in about 1550 by Adam Winthrop (1498-1562), grandfather of John Winthrop, the pioneer who in 1630 led a party of Puritans out to establish the first permanent settlement in North America, and subsequently became the first Governor of Massachusetts. The tree and the surrounding meadow (Groton Croft, <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/TL9541">TL9541</a>) are cared for by the Groton Winthrop Mulberry Trust.
The Groton Winthrop Mulberry Tree
This tree is believed to have been planted in about 1550 by Adam Winthrop (1498-1562), grandfather of John Winthrop, the pioneer who in 1630 led a party of Puritans out to establish the first permanent settlement in North America, and subsequently became the first Governor of Massachusetts. The tree and the surrounding meadow (Groton Croft, TL9541) are cared for by the Groton Winthrop Mulberry Trust.
Play area in Edwardstone Millennium Green, Mill Green This is one of the 250 Millennium Greens established in the year 2000 by an initiative of the Countryside Agency and supported by the Millennium Commission. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.qv08.dial.pipex.com/millenniumgreen/index.shtml" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.qv08.dial.pipex.com/millenniumgreen/index.shtml">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> This green includes both open space and a children's playground. The play area is in the hamlet of Mill Green, opposite the White Horse pub.
Play area in Edwardstone Millennium Green, Mill Green
This is one of the 250 Millennium Greens established in the year 2000 by an initiative of the Countryside Agency and supported by the Millennium Commission. LinkExternal link This green includes both open space and a children's playground. The play area is in the hamlet of Mill Green, opposite the White Horse pub.
Leatherfarm Hall, Edwardstone Modelled in the style of the characteristic wooden barns of Suffolk.
Leatherfarm Hall, Edwardstone
Modelled in the style of the characteristic wooden barns of Suffolk.
Lodge Farm, Broad Street On the road from Groton to Brent Eleigh.
Lodge Farm, Broad Street
On the road from Groton to Brent Eleigh.
Field adjacent to the Groton to Brent Eleigh road Typical of the large-scale cereal cultivation in this part of Suffolk. The silos at Owl's Farm can be seen in the distance.
Field adjacent to the Groton to Brent Eleigh road
Typical of the large-scale cereal cultivation in this part of Suffolk. The silos at Owl's Farm can be seen in the distance.
"The Bungalow", Groton In this prosperous area with many fine houses, it is a surprise to find this derelict and abandoned property.
"The Bungalow", Groton
In this prosperous area with many fine houses, it is a surprise to find this derelict and abandoned property.
Mulberry Cottage, Groton This "cottage" is named after the famous Groton Winthrop Mulberry tree nearby.<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/TL9542">TL9542</a>
Mulberry Cottage, Groton
This "cottage" is named after the famous Groton Winthrop Mulberry tree nearby.TL9542
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Groton Park is located at Grid Ref: TL9642 (Lat: 52.04866, Lng: 0.86035812)

Administrative County: Suffolk

District: Babergh

Police Authority: Suffolk

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Groton Turn
Naptan AtcoCode: 390010333
Naptan Bearing: S
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Groton Turn
Naptan Indicator: adj
Naptan Landmark: Broad Street
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Naptan Street: The Street
Naptan Verified: no
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Lat/Long: 52.05094/0.8569981
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Groton Turn
Naptan AtcoCode: 390010334
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Groton Turn
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: Broad Street
Naptan NaptanCode: sufadwpm
Naptan Street: The Street
Naptan Verified: no
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Lat/Long: 52.0507626/0.8568075
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