4.3/5)Abbots Wood derives it's name from the times of Henry I, when the wood was gifted to Battle Abbey and overseen by the Abbot (hence Abbots Wood). Ditches and banks within the trees give clues to ancient times. A mixture of tree species can be found, each with a different use. Recent conifer plantations are harvested for timber needed in paper and chip board manufacture. Whilst coppicing Hazel and Hornbeam for firewood enables rarer species like Dormice and Pearl Bordered Fritillaries to live in the wood.
Discovery Pass
Enjoy Seven Sisters, Friston Forest & Abbots Wood through the seasons with an annual Discovery Pass from the Forestry Commission.
Save money and time - get free car parking for one year at the following car parks:
- Abbots Wood - Forestry Commission
- Butchershole, Friston Forest - Forestry Commission
- Litlington Road, Friston Forest - Forestry Commission
- Seven Sisters Country Park Riverside - East Sussex County Council
- Seven Sisters Country Park Forest - East Sussex County Council
Purchase you pass for £25 online or onsite at the Seven Sisters Country Park Visitor Centre. The Disovery Pass also gives you a range of benefits - visit the website for details of the current offers.
How to get there:
Abbots Wood is part of Abbots Wood. Hailsham is the nearest town or village.
Signposted off the A22 between Hailsham and Polegate. Also signposted off the A27 at Wilmington. The nearest train station is Berwick.
OS Grid Reference: TQ 555 073
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info
Start your visit from:
Abbots Wood Car ParkPlease tell us about your visit
Please email us at kathleen.calver@forestry.gsi.gov.uk if you have an enquiry or would like a reply to your comments.
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