Our site ranger, Jenny Heskett, is having a work-party to manage the Ragwort.

The daisy-like, yellow flower heads of common ragwort may be pretty enough to the casual observer, but they belie the poisonous nature of this plant. Renowned as a weed of paddocks and pastures, where it can be harmful to livestock, it is not usually such an issue in gardens or on waste ground. In fact, it is the foodplant of the black-and-red cinnabar moth: sometimes its black-and yellow-barred caterpillars cover the plant, totally stripping the leaves. Common ragwort is a biennial, flowering in its second year from June to November.

Please wear suitable clothing, gloves and footwear.

Social distancing rules will apply.

Come for the whole morning or drop in to suit.

Under 16s must be with a responsible adult.

If you come by car please be aware that parking charges do apply.

For further info or if you have any questions please use the Contact Us page on our website.