Home Wood

Wood, Forest in Gloucestershire Forest of Dean

England

Home Wood

St Jamesâ Church Bream Sunday morning worshippers gathering outside the door. — St Jamesâ Church Bream Credit: David Martin

Home Wood is a small forest located in the county of Gloucestershire, England. Situated near the village of Wood, it covers an area of approximately 50 hectares. The forest is primarily composed of deciduous trees, including oak, ash, and beech, creating a diverse and picturesque landscape.

Home Wood is known for its rich biodiversity and is home to a variety of wildlife species. Visitors can often spot deer, badgers, and foxes, as well as numerous bird species such as woodpeckers and owls. The forest also features a network of walking trails, allowing visitors to explore its natural beauty and enjoy peaceful walks through the woodland.

In addition to its natural beauty, Home Wood has historical significance. It is believed to have been part of the ancient Forest of Dean, a royal hunting ground dating back to the Roman era. Remnants of old boundary walls and ditches can still be seen, adding to the forest's charm and character.

The forest is managed by the Forestry Commission, which ensures the preservation and conservation of the woodland. They also provide recreational facilities, such as picnic areas and designated camping spots, allowing visitors to fully immerse themselves in the peaceful surroundings.

Home Wood, Gloucestershire, offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. With its stunning scenery, abundant wildlife, and historical significance, it is a haven for nature lovers and history enthusiasts alike.

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Home Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.732613/-2.5907674 or Grid Reference SO5903. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

St Jamesâ Church Bream

Sunday morning worshippers gathering outside the door.

David Martin

Wide verge beside Lyndsey Road

David Martin

Finish at British Orienteering Championships race, Lydney Park, Lydney, Glos.

The British Orienteering Championships took place at Lydney Park in the Forest of Dean in 2004. The finish for the individual day race was in this field, which runs along a valley bottom. The orienteering took place in the mixed woodland surrounding the valley.

Pete Chapman

Heaven's Gate.

Actually the name of the house.

Jonathan Billinger

Telephone box and lane near Aylburton Common.

The track ahead leads to Pool Farm.

Jonathan Billinger

Severn from The Birches, Aylburton

Reiner T

Bream & Cinderford from above Prior's Lodge

Reiner T

Garden Folly

This Folly was brought back from Venice,by Lord Bledisloe in 1961.Who was the creator of the gardens.

jeff collins

Track and footpath

Leading from the B4231 through the south-western fringes of the Forest of Dean towards The Scowles.

Jonathan Billinger

Rough pasture land

Old mining territory to the south of Bream.

Jonathan Billinger

B4231, towards Bream

Looking north-west on a bright March morning.

Jonathan Billinger

Hedge-side view from Bream Cross Triangulation Pillar

Looking north-eastward.

Peter Wood

Trig point 197m SW of Bream, Gloucestershire

This trig point is incorrectly shown on the 1:25,000 OS Map and lies to the east of the fence and not the west side.

Colin Park

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark

This can be found on the wall of St James's Church in Bream. For more detail see : Link

Peter Wood

The Church of St James at Bream

Viewed from the north.

Peter Wood

Bream church

Bream church is dedicated to St James, it was mostly dates from 18601 when it was rebuilt by William White who almost completely rebuilt the church of 1823-4 by the Rev. Henry Poole. This earlier church replaced a 16th century church.

Philip Halling