Predominately Scots pine with a scattering of oak & silver birch.

Henricks Wood is predominantly a plantation of Scots pine, with a scattering of Oak and Silver birch throughout, creating a diverse habitat that is particularly rich in ecology and wildlife.

A bench has been thoughtfully positioned in an ideal spot for quietly observing deer as they drift through the woodland from neighbouring farmland. On the eastern side of the woodland, a large annual deer wallow can also be found, providing further evidence of the wildlife that regularly frequents the area.

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 deer and other wildlife.

Access from the main gate is via a well-maintained stoned track suitable for most family vehicles.

Once on this track, you quickly leave the hustle and bustle of modern life behind as the route passes through other areas of privately owned woodland, creating a peaceful and secluded approach.

Full vehicular rights of way to Henricks Wood will be provided.

The woodland itself is entirely private and benefits from having no public footpaths, ensuring a quiet and undisturbed environment for the owner to enjoy.

As is the case for all our woodlands, the purchaser will be asked to enter into a covenant which serves to protect the peace and quiet of the woodland.

Henricks 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 wildlife 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.

Riddlesworth is a small and historic parish in south-west Norfolk, situated a few miles east of Thetford and close to the border with Suffolk . Though modest in size, the village has a long history shaped by agriculture, country estates, and the surrounding woodland landscape that gives the area much of its quiet charm today.

The settlement is recorded in the great survey of Norman England, the Domesday book of 1086, where it appears under an early form of its name meaning “the ford among the reeds.” In medieval times the parish was part of the agricultural heartland of south Norfolk, with scattered farmsteads and fields set among patches of woodland and heath.

At the centre of the Saint Peters Church Riddlesworth a small but historic church with origins in the thirteenth century. For centuries it served the farming families and estate workers who lived in the area. Surrounded by trees and open countryside, the churchyard today reflects the peaceful rural character that has long defined Riddlesworth.

The history of the parish became closely linked with the local manor when the estate passed to Sir Drue Drury in the sixteenth century. Later owners developed the estate further, and in 1792 the elegant Georgian mansion Riddlesworth Hall was built. Set within parkland and mature woodland, the hall became the focal point of village life and helped shape the surrounding landscape of trees, drives, and farmland.

During the twentieth century the hall took on new roles. After the Second World War parts of the estate were used to house Polish soldiers who had fought with the Allies, before the building later became a well-known preparatory school. Despite these changes, the wider parish remained small and largely rural.

Today Riddlesworth retains the atmosphere of a secluded countryside parish. Quiet lanes, farmland, and belts of woodland surround the old hall and church, creating a landscape that feels both historic and tranquil. For visitors and residents alike, the wooded setting and long rural history give Riddlesworth a distinctive sense of place within the Norfolk countryside.