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Bacton Wood

bacton wood over pond

Bacton wood, or Witton Woods as it is also known, is over 113 hectares (280 acres).  The woodland is owned by the Forestry Commission and is part managed by North Norfolk District Council, together forming the Bacton Woods Countryside Partnership Project. 

Bacton Wood is a mosaic of conifer plantation, mixed woodland and open spaces. There are 30 species of tree within the wood, some native and some introduced.

Funding from the European LEADER + programme for community projects as well as North Norfolk District Council, the Forestry Commission (which manages part of the Council-owned wood), Witton Parish Council and the Norfolk Rural Community Council contributed to new disabled parking and picnic facilities, the improvement of 175m of paths and the installation of a new information board. 

Events at Bacton Wood 2010
Sunday 4th April
Start trail from 1.30pm to 2.15pm
40 minute walk 		Easter egg trail,
Wonderland,
Prize for all children 		£2.00 per child
Under 3’s 50p
Thursday 15th April
Start 10.15am – 12.00pm 		Creepy Crawlies,
In depth study of the mini beast,
Learn how your favourite mini beast lives in its habitat,
Make your own mini beast to take home 		£1.50 per child
Important Information
Bacton Wood events start from the main car park. Please wait for rangers or group leaders to guide you. Only enter wood if you know exact location of event. For all events, children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Under 3's have free entry to events, unless stated otherwise. We advise to bring pushchairs for tiny tired feet. Please wear suitable outdoor clothes. Please keep dogs on leads during events.

There are no toilets at Bacton Wood, however North Walsham town is less than 5 minutes drive away.

The Event Ranger can be contacted on 01263 516298 or 07920576634.

NNDC reserves the right to cancel or change any event at short notice.

Contact Parks and Countryside Tel: 01263 516001
or Tel: 01263 516298
 

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