Come along and experience the magic of Bishops Wood with a breathtaking carpet of bluebells and the heady aroma of bluebell scent.
Bishops Wood Centre, nestled in the grounds of the National Grid substation at Crossway Green, is normally closed to the public, but from 2pm on Sunday, May 11 the public is invited to parts of the woodland that people rarely see.
There will be tales and folklore of bluebell fairies and advice on how to help preserve the English bluebell which is threatened by global warming and importation of Spanish varieties.
Head of Centre, John Rhymer said: ‘The woodland is stunning at this time of year with a sea of bluebells as far as the eye can see. Our guided bluebell walk will give people the chance to see the wildflower meadow, and how they can carry out their own surveys of the spread of Spanish bluebells which are escaping from gardens and invading natural bluebell woods.’’
There is a small charge for entry of £3 per adult and £1 per child (for Friends of Bishops Wood and their immediate family, the charge is £2 per adult and children free). Visitors are asked to check on the centre’s website, www.bishopswoodcentre.org.uk, nearer the date in case a warm spell results in the bluebells blooming early.
Bishops Wood Centre is situated just off the A449 at Crossway Green, near Stourport. It is run as a partnership between National Grid, Worcestershire County Council and Worcester College of Technology. Set in 70 acres of ancient woodland and meadows, the centre’s award winning building was designed as a model of good practice for ‘green’ architecture.
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For more media information only, please contact Sheila Passey, National Grid Communications on 01926 654768 or to arrange photographs contact John Rhymer at Bishops Wood Centre on 01299 250513.