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Bacton Wood

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Bacton wood, or Witton Woods as it is also known, is over 113 hectares (280 acres).  The woodland is owned by the Forestry Commission and is part managed by North Norfolk District Council, together forming the Bacton Woods Countryside Partnership Project. 

Bacton Wood is a mosaic of conifer plantation, mixed woodland and open spaces. There are 30 species of tree within the wood, some native and some introduced.

Funding from the European LEADER + programme for community projects as well as North Norfolk District Council, the Forestry Commission (which manages part of the Council-owned wood), Witton Parish Council and the Norfolk Rural Community Council contributed to new disabled parking and picnic facilities, the improvement of 175m of paths and the installation of a new information board. 

Events at Bacton Wood 2010
Thursday 12th August Start 10.15am – 12.00pm Teddy bears walk and play Bring your favourite teddy to this event. With the rangers and Big Teddy explore Bacton Wood on a short walk. Make a teddy bear shelter. Art and craft activity. Story told by Big Teddy. 50p per child.
Under 1’s free entry.
Please bring push chairs for tiny tired feet.
Wednesday 25th August Start 10. 15am – 1pm Shelter building Survive in the woods; try finding your own food and water. Survival food from 12pm – 1pm. Prize for best shelter design. Beware the Rangers will make it rain on your shelter £2.00 per child.
Under 3’s free entry
Wednesday 1st September Start 10.15, ends 12.00pm Kids in space Trail of space and rockets. Make a water rocket to send to the moon. Please bring a 1 litre fizzy pop bottle per child (fizzy water bottles are No good as they have seams). Make your own moon monster to take home. Come dressed as an Alien. Prize for best rocket design and alien costume. £1.50 per child.
Under 3’s free entry.
Important Information
Bacton Wood events start from the main car park. Please wait for rangers or group leaders to guide you. Only enter wood if you know exact location of event. For all events, children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Under 3's have free entry to events, unless stated otherwise. We advise to bring pushchairs for tiny tired feet. Please wear suitable outdoor clothes. Please keep dogs on leads during events.

There are no toilets at Bacton Wood, however North Walsham town is less than 5 minutes drive away.

The Event Ranger can be contacted on 01263 516298 or 07920576634.

NNDC reserves the right to cancel or change any event at short notice.

Contact Parks and Countryside Tel: 01263 516001
or Tel: 01263 516298
 

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