Chaddesley Woods NNR
Chaddesley Woods NNR is made up of oak woodland (believed to be a remnant of the former Royal Forest of Feckenham), areas of plantation and scrub, and grassland.
County: Worcestershire
Main habitats: Woodland
Area: 59 Ha
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Although most NNRs are managed by Natural England, 88 are wholly or partly managed by other bodies approved by Council, under Section 35 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.
Chaddesley Woods NNR is owned by Natural England and managed by the Worcestershire Wildlife Trust.
The woodland is a fine example of lowland English oakwood and includes species such as hazel, holly, ash and rowan. Uncommon plants include bluebell, early purple orchid and herb paris. Crossbills breed in the conifers of the plantations. The grassland is a wet meadow supporting many types of insect and plants such as common spotted orchids, saw-wort, betony and knapweed.
Location and access
The NNR is located between Kidderminster and Bromsgrove. It is 2 km east of Chaddesley Corbett village. The reserve is easily accessible, with limited car parking on a minor road running through the reserve, and also a bus service running to Chaddesley Corbett.
The reserve offers some disabled access.
Spring and autumn are the best times to visit the reserve.
Facilities
The nearest toilets and refreshment facilities can be found in Chaddesley Corbett and in Bromsgrove.
There is a 2 km nature trail through the reserve and interpretation panels are provided for visitor information.
