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Diana, Princess of Wales memorial woodland
Details
Location
Occupation Road, Albert Village, Ashby de la Zouch
OS Grid Ref
SK298173
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Path Type
Grassy paths, walking trails
Accessibility
Grassy paths – not suitable for wheelchairs
Site Owner
National Forest Company
Website
Summary
On the edge of Albert Village is a 19-hectare woodland dedicated to the memory of Diana, Princess of Wales. The land was donated by Hepworth plc and fundraising for the planting was spearheaded by the then Alliance and Leicester Building Society.
The wood is planted with predominantly native trees and shrubs but individual species are significant in their link to the work of the Princess of Wales. The Peace Glade contains three Bosnian Pines representing the Princess’s work with the land mine clearance campaign in Bosnia, while the Children’s Glade signifies her charity work with children. A touch trail includes species with soft, colourful and fragrant or unusual foliage. The metal rose arches were designed by Chris Camble and represent the Princess’s place as ‘England’s Rose’.
Facilities
- Information centre
- Benches
- Sculpture
Advance visit information
- Car parking (daylight hours only) on Occupation Road, Albert Village, DE11 8HF
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