Norsey Wood is a mixed coppice woodland covering an area of 65ha 165 acres and consists of a variety of habitats because of the different underlying geology. It has a history that goes back some 4000 years and this, together with the richness of its wildlife, makes this site unique. The Wood has been designated a Local Nature Reserve, a Scheduled Ancient Monument and a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Leaflets about the various aspects of the Wood can be purchased from the Information Centre, where the Interpretation Room has interactive guides on wildlife in the Wood and an overview of the history of this ancient woodland, suitable for all ages. The Society was founded in the early 1970s by a group of concerned Billericay residents anxious to protect the Wood from residential development. Since the compulsory purchase of the Wood by Basildon District Council in 1976, preserving it for future generations to enjoy, the Society has worked closely with the Council to promote the Wood.

Telephone: 01277 624553
Website: http://www.norseywood.org.uk/