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Bishop's Field

A small wetland haven in the Stour valley with a host of wetland flora & fauna; a charming remnant of Wolverly Marsh.

This small reserve, bought by the Bishop family in 1996 to protect it, provides a small haven of wetland habitat.  It was once part of an extensive wetland and we hope it may eventually be possible to recreate wetlands in the land around it.

The reserve is a must for committed naturalists as the high water table allows its peaty soils to support a host of wetland flora.  Visit at the right time and you’ll see southern marsh orchid and greater tussock sedge, an uncommon plant in the midlands.

Species and habitats

Habitats
Grassland

Nearby nature reserves

The Devil's Spittleful & Rifle Range and Blackstone Farm Fields
3 miles - Worcestershire Wildlife Trust
Wilden Marsh
4 miles - Worcestershire Wildlife Trust
Chance Wood
4 miles - Worcestershire Wildlife Trust

Nature reserve map

Reserve information

Location
Near Kidderminster
Kidderminster
Worcestershire
Map reference
SO 829 794
Best time to visit
Apr - Jun
Get directions
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Public transport
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Opening Times
Open at all times
Size
1.50 hectares
Access
Please keep to short path, contact the Trust for disabled access information
Walking information
Keep to short path
Dogs
No dogs allowed
Grazing animals
no
Reserve manager
Worcestershire Wildlife Trust
Tel: 01905 754919
enquiries@worcestershirewildlifetrust.org

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by Gordon Dipple