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Welcome to Sherrardsparkwood
Sherrardspark Wood is in the north west of Welwyn Garden City and
is an ancient woodland consisting mainly of sessile oak and
hornbeam.
Note that this website, sherrardsparkwood.com, has no affiliation with the Welwyn
Hatfield Borough Council or the Wood Wardens.
Activities
Sherrardspark Wood is popular with dog walkers, joggers, cyclists,
and horse riders alike, and is also a valuable site for its
wildlife.
Status
The area was designated by English Nature a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) in 1986
as well as a Local Nature Reserve (LNR) in 1998.
Management
Much of the management of the wood is carried out by volunteers of
the Sherrardspark Wood Wardens Society.
The normal days for volunteers are Thursdays (10am - noon) and
Sundays (10am - noon).
Certain activities are considered damaging and need special dispensation.
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