Brokerswood Country Park
Discover Brokerswood Country Park: History, Nature, and Family Fun
Welcome to Brokerswood Country Park, an exceptional destination for day visits and relaxing stays. Nestled within the last remaining corner of the ancient forest of Selwood, which once stretched across 20,000 acres around the Wiltshire, Somerset, and Dorset borders, Brokerswood now offers an oasis of 80 acres of precious, natural woodland. Here, you can experience the tranquility of nature while enjoying a variety of attractions perfect for the whole family.
Attractions and Activities at Brokerswood Country Park: What to Do
Brokerswood Country Park has something for everyone. Day visitors can immerse themselves in a range of exciting activities:
- Woodland Railway: Embark on a delightful narrow-gauge railway journey.
- Adventureland: Explore our exciting adventure playground.
- Play Trails: Discover fun and engaging play areas throughout the woodland.
- Heritage Centre: Learn about the rich history of the ancient Selwood Forest.
- Toddler Undercover Play Area: A safe and fun space for our youngest visitors.
Beyond the attractions, simply enjoy the peace and quiet of the woodland, surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature. And remember, you can visit our charming café and gift shop without paying for park admission!
Woodland Railway: A Delightful Journey for the Whole Family
The Woodland Railway Company offers a narrow-gauge railway experience stretching 2/3 of a mile, linking two of our exciting adventure playgrounds. This is a firm favourite with visitors of all ages. The railway operates on weekends and school holidays from Easter to October, and also for special Christmas events. Return tickets are still just £1.00 per person.
Adventureland and Play Trails: Outdoor Fun and Exploration
Our Adventureland provides a thrilling space for children to burn off some energy, while the Play Trails offer a more exploratory and interactive experience as you wander through the woods.
Heritage Centre: Explore the History of an Ancient Woodland
Delve into the past at our Heritage Centre, where you can learn about the fascinating history of the Selwood Forest and its significance to the region.
Camping and Caravanning at Brokerswood: Your Ideal Nature Getaway
Looking for the perfect holiday location or a short break? Our camping and caravan park is ideally situated to explore the beautiful West Country. We are also just a short walk from a traditional local pub! Our award-winning site (David Bellamy Gold Conservation Award for six years in a row) offers generous sized pitches and all the modern facilities you expect:
- Level pitches on hard standing/grass with 10 amp electric hook-ups.
- New for summer 2006 – an improved centrally heated toilet/shower block with private bathroom and laundry facilities.
- Toilet/shower block suitable for the disabled.
- Access to the Country Park is included in the price.
- Our shop provides everyday essentials.
- The café offers delicious meals and takeaways.
Booking early is highly recommended, especially during peak season. Dogs are welcome, provided owners are responsible!
The Cafe and Bramble Gift Shop: Relax and Find the Perfect Souvenir
You don’t need to pay park admission to visit our delightful café and gift shop. The Brokerswood Café is a great place to meet for lunch, tea, a snack, or a coffee. We pride ourselves on using locally sourced produce to offer great food at sensible prices. We can cater for picnic boxes and offer facilities for heating baby food and milk. Parties are a speciality! For children’s parties, we provide the food and venue, allowing you to entertain the children in the woods and on the railway. We also take bookings for private parties (you’re welcome to bring your own bottle, a small corkage charge applies).
The Bramble Gift Shop is a treasure trove of gifts, souvenirs, sweets, ice cream, and practical items like camping supplies and newspapers (Easter – October). It’s hugely popular, with a wide selection of gift ideas including wooden toys, jewellery, and cards.
History of Brokerswood Country Park: A Legacy of the Ancient Forest
Brokerswood Country Park encompasses 80 acres of woodland that was once part of a vast 20,000-acre expanse stretching across Dorset, Somerset, and West Wiltshire just 400 years ago. Remarkably, the Park has only had five families of owners since William the Conqueror. Traditionally an Ash and Oak woodland with hazel under the high canopy, these woods have been here since the last ice age. Historically, it served as a hunting estate and provided timber for local use. The Park opened to the public in the 1960s and has proudly received the David Bellamy’s Conservation Award for the 5th time, a testament to our commitment to preservation.
Sue Capon, the present Owner and Director, is actively involved in the Park’s management: “I love this Park because it’s part of my family, having been passed down from generation to generation.”
Barry Capon, Director, adds: “We want to create an atmosphere that is great fun for everyone with a respect for nature that makes people want to come back year after year – and you know something, we are getting the same families coming to stay here every year, we are now welcoming the grandchildren, it will soon be the great grandchildren! It’s about continuity of people and nature.”
Trish Coley, Manager, says: “It’s a privilege to be part of this continued conservation project that has been going on for over 400 years. We believe that we are the preservers of the present for the future.”
Environmental Responsibility and Awards at Brokerswood
Brokerswood Country Park is deeply committed to conservation and has been awarded the prestigious David Bellamy Gold Conservation Award for the 5th consecutive year – one of only a select few parks in the UK to receive this honour.
“A very natural park. Absolutely superb with a pretty lake and forest walks”
Professor David Bellamy, Naturalist and Broadcaster
As this is a conservation area, cycling is unfortunately not permitted within the park. We kindly ask all visitors to respect our environment and take their litter home.
What Our Guests Say: Reviews of Brokerswood
“We love coming to Brokerswood; the children get to jump in puddles, watch the tractor at work, enjoy the play areas or wander around the woods… but the visit to the cafe is the treat for me and persuades me to come – the children get to sit on the animal chairs and play and I get to indulge in a little bit of luxury be it a cup of tea or lunch!!”
Mrs Sarah Coumbe, Rode, Somerset
“We stayed at Brokerswood for four days last summer, and cant wait to go back! We would recommend the park as being very well equipped and family friendly, with plenty to see and do, but also has a wonderful feeling of peace and tranquility.”
Mr Ben Eames, Coleford, Gloucestershire
“We have just come back from our latest visit and every time we visit we love it more and more, the improvements are fantastic and a credit to all the time and effort you have put in to it. Our son and the dog didn’t want to come home, all our son said was can’t we stay a hundred days! We wish. See you again very soon.”
Mrs Helen Hall, Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire
How to Find Us: Conveniently Located in West England
Brokerswood is conveniently situated between several major attractions, including Longleat, Stonehenge, Glastonbury, Bath, Salisbury, Cotswold Water Park, Bowood, Devizes, Weston-Super-Mare, Wells, Cheddar Gorge, and Wookey Hole. We are located in Brokerswood, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 4EH.
Contact Us
- Tel: 01373 822238
- Fax: 01373 858474
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: Brokerswood, Westbury, Wiltshire. BA13 4EH
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