Acomb Wood - Local Nature Reserve

Acomb Wood in Woodthorpe is around 3 acres in size. It is believed to be an ancient woodland, home to a large variety of birds including greater spotted woodpeckers, tawny owls and tree creepers. The wood is just teeming with wildlife so come along and see what birds and animals you can find! 

 Please book in advance for all forthcoming activities as places are limited - 01904 659570.

 

Activities for 8-13 year olds

  

Date

Time

Activity

Saturday 28th November

2:00pm - 3:30pm

Cutting and Chopping
Join us to do some much-needed pruning of trees at Acomb Wood.  We'll keep you warm with some yummy hot chocolate!

Saturday 19th December

2:00pm - 3:30pm

Willow Wreaths
It's time to wrap up warm and come along to make a wreath to hang on your front door.  There'll be Christmassy run-around games to play as well to make sure we keep warm!
Monday 15th February

10:00am - 1:30pm

 Nest Boxes for your Neighbours
Birds are getting ready to find homes to raise their chicks... give them a helping hand by coming along to build some boxes.  After eating YWT homemade soup for lunch we'll give the nest boxes away to the local community.

 

 

 

 

Acomb Woods

 

  • PARKING - Car park next to the wood and the Quaker Wood pub
  • MEETING POINT - Car park
  • LOCATION - 4.6 miles from York city centre in Woodthorpe.

   Acomb Woods Map

  Acomb Wood