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Westwood Woodland Park
 Westwood Woodland Park ... from the hustle and bustle of modern Southampton lies a tranquil green open space that offers a taste of the countryside, fresh air and fascinating historical and natural delights. Westwood Woodland Park is open to the public every day of the year with free parking and entry, offering over sixty hectares to explore.Newest Review: ... provides a breathing space for one of the busiest cities in Britain, whilst remaining a haven for wildlife. Unknown to tourists, even at the height of summer visitors can quickly find solitude in the ancient woods, or space to run and play on the grassy slopes. Mind you, it’s only fair to point out that most of those grassy slopes were landfill sites many years ago, and although ... more ... it’s almost impossible to recognise now, much of the site was originally intended to be a golf course. The tipped areas have been covered over and artfully concealed with tree planting schemes and other features, now providing one of the finest views ...more |
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Westwood Woodland Park: What a tip! (493 words)
by - written on 17/07/01 (Very useful, 49 readings)
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Regular voyagers down Southampton Water will recognise the tall, white tower blocks that mark the eastern edge of Southampton City. Nestling amongst the trees of Weston Shore they look neat; even utopian. At night, when the red aircraft navigation lights illuminate the tops they look even better. However, you probably won’t be surprised to hear that close up, they look god-awful. Living in one can be a mixed blessing, and one of the definite plus-points is the view over nearby Westwood. Westwood Woodland Park is a broad strip of woodland and grassland which separates Southampton from the nearest urban area to the east. It’s an extraordinary place ... Read the complete review
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