Predominately Scots pine with the occasional oak and beech tree to add variety.

If you approach the wood carefully you may be rewarded with a sighting of a deer especially towards the woodland edge as they drift in from the wild meadows to the east.

A herd of red deer frequent the woodland and these along with resident roe and muntjac deer offer an opportunity to observe three of the six species of deer that inhabit the UK. On a recent visit a lone red hind stood barking ( a warning call to other deer ) before moving out of sight into the depths of Polish Wood.

Deer are elegant, herbivorous mammals that inhabit woodlands. They are known for their graceful movements, long legs, and antlers (in males). Species like roe and red deer are commonly found in woodland areas.

The tree canopy hosts a variety of birds, these create a lively and captivating scene, adding colour, movement, and melodic sounds to the woodland environment.

A level area of mature Scots pine with views over a private wild meadow. The trees are well spaced allowing easy access throughout the woodland. A bench can be found in a perfect place to observe the deer as they drift through the woodland from neighbouring farmland.

From the main gate access is gained via a newly renovated stoned track for nearly a mile through other areas of private woodland. Leaving the hustle and bustle of modern life behind, the track is suitable for most family vehicles. Full vehicular rights of way to to Polish Wood will be provided.

Polish Wood is private with no public footpaths.

Polish Wood provides the opportunity for a new owner to engage in family forestry. Managing a woodland and learning bushcraft skills is a great way to escape modern life. Camping or building woodland hides and all sorts of other outdoor activities can be done here.

The nearby town of Thetford has an excellent variety of shops and a number of pubs are within cycling distance. For the more adventurous there is a wild swimming area just to the south of the woodland on the Little Ouse River.

The woodlands are adjacent to Knettishall Heath SSSI, cited for its large area of heath and grassland on calcareous soils. The woodlands have great wildlife potential with numerous red,roe and muntjac deer residing in them.

Polish Wood is named in honour of Polish Soldiers who fought so bravely with the allied forces and who were housed in the woodland at the end of the second world war.

The 3rd Carpathian Rifle Division also commonly known as Christmas Tree Division due to the characteristic emblem of a cedar of Lebanon superimposed upon the Polish flag was a division that fought during World War 2 on the Italian Front. The division participated in the North African and the Italian Campaigns (1941–1945) as part of the British Eighth Army. The division fought in some of the most difficult battles during the Italian campaigns of 1943-1944 and distinguished itself in numerous actions most notably the Battle of Monte Cassino.

In 1947 the Polish resettlement act which established in law the right of serving members of all Polish forces to stay and become British citizens. The Polish Resettlement Camps became mini Polish nations. Polish schools were established to teach English to adults and children alike, sports were arranged, Polish cultural life celebrated, gardens were planted and facilities repaired. The advance parties arrived in the autumn of 1946 and during early 1947 the main elements of the division arrived at Brandon Station, Thetford, Norfolk for transportation to their camps. The 3rd Carpathian Division was distributed between numerous camps in Norfolk . The woods at Riddleworth became home to 3rd Heavy Machine Gun Battalion. It is important that their history is not forgotten. A memorial is found on the edge of the main woodland by the road.