Parrot's Drumble is one of the Trust’s finest ancient woodland nature reserves. Ancient woodland is a phrase used to describe woodlands that have been continuously covered by …
This area was once used for open cast mining, the history of which is detailed on the on-site information plaque. I am presuming the area was converted to a lake when the site was converted to a Country Park.
Within the Pinetum, fine lawns flank a gravel path, with raised banks of different shapes and heights behind them. Bateman planted in generous groups to create striking features. The Pinetum …