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Top Lodge Fineshade Wood

(Average user rating 5 unrated 4.2/5)

Tree house play

 

Bird watching from our hide

 

Willow sculpture

 

Minibeasting with the Ranger

 

Cycling

 

Walking

 

Inside the cafe

 

Enjoying a picnic

 

Red kite

 

Top Lodge at Fineshade Woods offers visitors a unique opportunity to get inside the local environment, to explore it, to see local wildlife up close, and learn about the wildlife and heritage of the area. The visitor centre is open daily from 10am to 5pm every day in summer. In winter it closes at the earlier time of 4pm during the week.

Why not walk the trails then refresh yourself at the Lodge Cafe, or browse in one of the shops?

There are a host of activities and events throughout the year for people of all ages to enjoy. Check out the website, or the onsite information in the atrium.

Contact: Northants Office
01780 444920
e-mail: northants@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
 

Managing the trees

How we manage the trees for the benefit of wildlife and people.

User Comments

5 Stars 5 Stars

Love the area, however it seems to have become too popular as car park is often full. Pity but I'll just go during the week.

Pat, 1/Feb/2012
3 Stars 3 Stars

@Graham Vere Graham, according to the people in the shop, RSPB members will no longer be able to use thier membership cards for parking.

Darren, 17/Jan/2012

As an RSPB member, what will the parking arrangements be when the RSPB shop closes end Feb. Will the RSPB membership still stand for free car parking. Thanks Graham

Graham Vere, 7/Jan/2012
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