Predominately Scots pine with a scattering of oak, silver birch and area of poplars which add variety.

As Minorca Wood forms part of a much larger area of woodland, it has a greater attraction for wildlife. The surrounding woodland is known to be home to deer and hares, while the tree canopy provides habitat for owls, buzzards and numerous other bird species.

If you approach the wood quietly and with care, you may be rewarded with a sighting of the resident Muntjac or Roe deer. On occasion, a herd of Red deer also frequents the woodland. These three species make up half of the six deer species found in the UK.

Minorca Wood is predominantly a plantation of Scots pine, with a scattering of Oak and Silver birch throughout. To the south lies an area of mature Poplar trees within a wetland setting, 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.

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 Minorca 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.

Minorca Wood offers a wonderful opportunity for a new owner to become involved in family forestry. Managing your own woodland and learning bushcraft skills provides a rewarding way to reconnect with nature and escape the pressures of modern life. Activities such as camping, building wildlife hides, and many other outdoor pursuits can easily be enjoyed here.

The nearby town of Thetford offers an excellent variety of shops and amenities, while several traditional country pubs can be found within cycling distance. For the more adventurous, there is also a wild swimming spot just 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.

Minorca 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. General Anders’ Greatest Victory: The Poles at Ancona, July 1944.

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 and later Ancona.

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.