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About Garston Wood

Bluebell in flower, RSPB The Lodge reserve

Image: Andy Hay

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). You can enjoy a walk along easy paths and rides that criss-cross the wood and 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.

Information for families

Garston Wood is popular as a family walking venue. Pushchairs can be negotiated around all of the rides though the terrain is best in dry weather.

Information for dog owners

Dogs must be kept under close control and are only allowed on public footpaths and bridleways. Please pick up after your dog and take it away with you.

Contact us

Where is it?

  • Lat/lng: 50.97395,-1.99712
  • Grid reference: SU003194
  • Nearest town: Shaftesbury, Dorset
  • County: Dorset
  • Country: England

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Note: Some reserves are not served directly by public transport and, in these cases, a nearby destination (from which you may need to walk or take a taxi or ferry) may be offered.

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