Olivia's Wood

Olivia's Wood is a 20 ha site created on former farmland two miles from Ashby de la Zouch.  Half of the site comprises broadleaved woodland with oak, ash, sweet chestnut and birch. Shrubs such as field maple, rowan and holly add colour.  A small block of Scots pine adds variety.  A new area of parkland near to the farmhouse re-creates the old landscape of Willesley Park and this is managed under Countryside Stewardship.  A pond in the parkland area adds wildlife habitat, while bat boxes in the mature trees provide roosting and nesting sites.

Please note: The parkland areas close to the farm are not publicly accessible.