Bishops Wood

Surrounded by stunning ancient woodland, Field Studies Council Bishops Wood has a unique and sustainable centre building. The grounds are also home to a large pond and several outdoor learning areas with natural wood and willow sculptures.

Bishops Wood Centre is one of the National Grid Environmental Education Centres. The Centres across the UK have been developed in collaboration with environmental charities, to show how nature and communities can thrive alongside critical national infrastructure. Working in partnership with National Grid, Field Studies Council enhance the value of the natural asset and provide educational activities to those who visit.

Facilities

Car Parking: There are two car parks at Bishops Wood. One just outside the centre and an overflow car park. There are 3 disabled parking bays.
Classroom Capacity: Bishops Wood has 4 indoor classrooms: Woodland room can take up to 32 students, Mitre Oak can take 30 students, Poolside can take 30 Primary students and Chestnut can take 25 students.
Disabled Facilities: Bishops Wood centre has 3 disabled parking bays and a disabled toilets.
Hot and Cold Drinks: We have hot and cold drinks making facilities accessible around the centre.
Outdoor Clothing: Outdoor clothing hire isn't available at this centre. Please ensure you bring your own.
Toilets: On site toilets

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Travel to Bishops Wood

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From Kidderminister (M5, A38, A449 southbound) On the M5 heading southbound coming off at junction 5, taking the third exit on the round about to get onto the A38. at the first roundabout take the third exit onto Kidderminster Road going straight over the next roundabout sticking to Kidderminster Road. At the second left turn to follow Doverdale Lane. Once you have come to a sign turning right onto the A449 take it until you get to the Mitre Oak pub on your left. Take the first exit on the roundabout onto Bishops Wood Lane, take the first left and you will arrive at Bishops Wood Field Centre.

From Worcester (M5, A449 northbound) On the M5 heading northbound, take Junction 6 to Worcester/ Kidderminster taking the second exit heading for the A449 northbound, continuing for 9 miles. At the roundabout with the Mitre Oak pub take the first exit onto Stourport Road. Take the first left onto Bishops Wood Lane, take the first left and you will arrive at Bishops Wood Field Centre.