Dorridge Wood is a park and local nature reserve[2][3] in Dorridge, Solihull, West Midlands. Established after a land donation in 1969, it incorporates a woodland area first mentioned in 1556. The park is home to many species of flora and fauna: Scots Pine, oak and ash trees, various wildflowers. Mammals including fox and vole have been sighted. [4]

Dorridge Wood
Entrance to Dorridge Park from Arden Drive
Map
TypePublic park
LocationSolihull, U.K.
Coordinates52°22′06″N 1°45′00″W / 52.3683°N 1.7499°W / 52.3683; -1.7499
Area12 acres (4.9 ha).[1]
Created1969
Operated bySolihull Council
StatusOpen year round
Dorridge Wood is located in West Midlands county
Dorridge Wood
Dorridge Wood shown within the West Midlands

The open spaces around the woodlands are open to grass and include for football pitches and a children's playground.

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  1. ^ "Solihull Council - Forestry, Woodlands". Archived from the original on 17 May 2011. Retrieved 4 April 2011.
  2. ^ "Dorridge Wood". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England.
  3. ^ "Map of Dorridge Wood". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England.
  4. ^ "Solihull Council - Solihull Parks Directory - Dorridge Wood". Archived from the original on 30 April 2011. Retrieved 29 March 2011.