Garston Wood

• About Garston Wood
• Star species
• Seasonal highlights
• Events
• Facilities
• Accessibility
• How to get here
• Our work here

This ancient wood is at its best when its breathtaking carpets of bluebells, wood anemones and primroses are in bloom (mid-April to the end of May). Look for signs of badgers and fallow deer. There are common woodland birds in spring and turtle doves in spring and summer.

Opening times

Open at all times.

Entrance charges

Free, but donations to help us continue our work here are welcome.

Contact us

About the RSPB

The RSPB speaks out for birds and wildlife, tackling the problems that threaten our environment. We rely upon memberships and donations to fund our work. Nature is amazing - help us keep it that way. More...

Contact us

Visit our Contact us section for telephone numbers, office addresses and more.

Latest news

Tide finally turns for marine wildlife

The future of the UK's globally-important marine wildlife looks brighter with the introduction of a Marine and Coastal Access Bill in today’s Queen's Speech.

EU unlikely to meet wildlife target

Many of Europe's formerly 'common' farmland birds continue to suffer from the effects of agricultural change, mirroring dramatic declines of these species in the UK.

Machair under threat

A conference being hosted by the University of Glasgow is hoping to explore how conservation and agriculture can work together to benefit one of the rarest habitats in Scotland.

More news...

Add your voice for nature

As a charity, we rely on the support of members to continue our work protecting birds and wildlife.

Join now from only £2.84/month.

Free e-newsletter

Over 200,000 people enjoy our monthly e-mail newsletter.

Why not sign up?