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Bluebell in flower, RSPB The Lodge reserve

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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). Easy paths and rides criss-cross the wood. Look for signs of badgers and fallow deer. There are common woodland birds in spring and turtle doves in spring and summer.

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Open at all times.

Entrance charges

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

Contact us

01929 553360

garston.wood@rspb.org.uk

Nearest town: Shaftesbury, Dorset

Grid reference: SU003194

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Bluebell in flower, RSPB The Lodge reserve - Andy Hay (RSPB, Ref: 2000_1300_009 )
Bullfinch male perched on branch with seed in beak - Sue Tranter (rspb-images.com)
Coppicing at the RSPB Garston Wood nature reserve - Chris Gomersall (rspb-images.com, Ref: 6030500_00017_002)
Frosty teasel - Andy Hay (RSPB)
Bird illustrations by Mike Langman (RSPB)