* FULLY BOOKED * Wildlife & History of Swithland Wood April

A walk through this ancient woodland containing some of the best remaining examples of oak wood in Charnwood Forest.

Bluebells in Swithland Wood

With rich and varied flora and fauna and also home to a diverse butterfly, moth and bird population. Learn about the historic Swithland slate quarries and how the Wood is managed today.

Departure from: Park Entrance at Hallgates (Cropston) Car Park.
Postcode LE7 7HQ.
Duration – approx. 2 – 2 ½ hours.

Please note that pay and display car park charges of £4 apply.

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Contact the Visitor Centre on 0116 236 2713 extension 25 between 11.00 and 15.30 to see if there are any cancellations or check the website for other events of a similar nature.

Event details

Where

Hallgates (Cropston) Car Park, Leicester, LE7 7HQ

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When

Start: 27^th April, 2019 at 2:30pm

End: 27^th April, 2019 at 4:45pm

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