Ecclesall Woods
📍 SheffieldSouth Yorkshire
South Yorkshire's largest ancient woodland, with over 15km of paths and a woodland discovery centre
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What’s free
Free entry to the woods at all times
About
Ecclesall Woods is around 350 acres of ancient semi-natural woodland in south-west Sheffield, now a Local Nature Reserve. Look out for traces of old charcoal making and centuries of coppicing, plus bluebells in April and May. The J G Graves Woodland Discovery Centre, a small coffee stop and the Abbeydale Miniature Railway are all in the woods.
Opening times
- Woods open at all times, Discovery Centre Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm
Times can change, so check with the venue before a special trip.
Good to know
Costs to know about: Miniature railway rides and courses are paid extras
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