Worcester Woods Country Park
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- Location:
- Worcester
- Postcode:
- WR5 2LG
- Parking:
There is a large dedicated pay and display car park at Worcester Woods Country Park, located off Wildwood Drive (which is accessed from the A4440 Worcester Southern Link Road or Newtown Road). Parking charges apply (check Worcestershire County Council website for current rates). The car park provides direct access to the visitor centre, cafe, play areas, and the start of the main paths and trails. It can get very busy, especially at weekends and during school holidays, for this major Worcester/Worcestershire attraction.
- Distance:
- 1.40 miles
- Time:
- 0.80 hours
- Difficulty:
- Easy
- Terrain:
The terrain in Worcester Woods Country Park, Worcestershire, is varied. Main paths around the visitor centre and some key routes are often well-surfaced (compacted gravel or tarmac) and accessible for pushchairs and wheelchairs. Woodland trails can be earth, more uneven, muddy after rain (especially in winter), and feature exposed tree roots. There are some gentle to moderate undulations and slopes throughout the park. This Worcestershire park offers a good mix of path types.
- Facilities:
- Toilets, Cafe
- Accessibility:
- Yes
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Upgrade to PLUSExplore Worcester Woods Country Park in Worcestershire, a large and popular Green Flag Award-winning park offering a delightful mix of ancient woodland, open meadows, and excellent visitor facilities. Located on the eastern outskirts of Worcester city, this extensive Worcestershire park provides a valuable green oasis for the community, with a network of accessible paths suitable for walkers, families, cyclists, and nature lovers. Worcester Woods Country Park is known for its beautiful Hornbeam and Oak woodlands (some parts are designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest - SSSI), its rich biodiversity, and its family-friendly atmosphere.
Well-maintained paths and trails wind their way through Worcester Woods Country Park, leading visitors through different woodland compartments (like Nunnery Wood and Horniman's Meadow), across open grassy areas perfect for picnics and games, and past features like a community orchard. The park has a large, modern visitor centre (The Orchard Cafe and Information Centre) with a cafe, shop, toilets, and often hosts educational activities and community events. There are also excellent children's adventure play areas. This Worcestershire park is perfect for a full day out, offering something for everyone.
- Discover Worcester Woods Country Park in Worcestershire, a Green Flag park on the edge of Worcester city.
- Walk or cycle along numerous paths through ancient woodland (Nunnery Wood SSSI), open meadows, and a community orchard.
- Excellent facilities including large adventure play areas, a modern visitor centre, and cafe.
- A popular Worcestershire park for families, recreation, nature walks, and enjoying diverse wildlife habitats.
Walks in Worcester Woods Country Park can range from gentle 1-2 mile accessible loops near the main visitor centre and play areas (some specifically designed for accessibility), to longer 3-5 mile routes exploring the full extent of the park, its varied trails, and woodland sections. This Worcestershire park offers great flexibility for walkers of all abilities.
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