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! 

For all forthcoming activities - please book in advance as places are limited - 01904 659570.

 

Activities for 8-13 year olds

  

Date

Time

Activity

Wednesday 29th October

10.30am - 12.00pm

Halloween Party
Come along for a Halloween party in the woods. We will be making lanterns, hunting for bat facts and apple bobbing. There will be prizes for everyone that comes in fancy dress.

Saturday 29th November

1.30pm - 3.00pm 

Shelter Building
Have you ever fancied building a shelter in the woods? Well here is you chance!! We will be making shelters and learning some survival skills in case you ever find yourself stranded in the woods.

Saturday 20th December

1.30pm - 3.00pm

Festive Fun
"It's Christmas time..." which means it's time to wrap up warm and come along to make a willow wreath to hang on your front door or willow stars to hang on your tree. There'll be Christmassy run-around games to play as well to make sure we keep warm!!

 

Activities for 13-18 year olds

 

Date Time Activity
Monday 27th October 11.00am - 1.00pm

Make bird boxes
Saturday 15th November 2.00pm - 3.30pm

Plant some trees
Monday 22nd December 11.00am - 1.00pm Make a willow wreath


 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

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