This small wood only 1 hectare in size is situated in the centre of Stoke Park to the north of the town centre. It would have originally been linked to both Peacock and Thorneycroft Woodland which would have made a larger area of Semi Ancient Natural Woodland. It is interesting to note that though the three woodlands are now separated they contain almost the same tree species and ground flora. The woodland is used for picnicking in the shade and is the site for several displays, stalls and demonstrations during the County show.

Access/furniture
Access throughout formal parkland, the wood has little ground vegetation with picnic benches and bins towards its centre.

Habitat
Mixed broadleaf woodland, predominantly oak with hornbeam and ash, an understorey of hazel and hawthorn. The woodlands structure has slowly become less as pressure from the formal parkland setting and high public usage increases.

Management
Reactive tree works and some tree planting is carried out annually.

Trees and Countryside Section
Parks and Countryside Services
Guildford Borough Council
Stoke Park Nursery
Nightingale Road
Guildford
Surrey
GU1 1ER

Tel: 01483 444771
Email: countryside@guildford.gov.uk