About the reserve

Great Wood is an ancient woodland including probably the largest collection of wild service trees in the country, as well as fantastic stands of oak, with some trees probably more than 200 years old.

Great Wood was the last known stronghold of the wood white butterfly, now extinct in Wiltshire. Commercially managed for decades, this ancient woodland was in urgent need of restoration to attract wildlife that has been lost from the area and prevent more species disappearing. Thanks to a grant from Biffa Award, and thanks to generous donors following an appeal, we have been able to begin restoring this woodland back to its former glory. 

This woodland is currently closed to the public whilst our woodland restoration work continues. If you wish to see the woodland, you may register as a volunteer with us to join our monthly sessions, or join one of our upcoming open days on;
Friday 24 May, Saturday 13 July,  Wednesday 25 September and Saturday 9 November.