Pimp Hall Nature Reserve
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Pimp Hall Nature Reserve is a secluded and attractive “natural park” recently created on the site of the medieval Pimp Hall manor. The reserve includes woodland, wildflower meadows and a pond. The reserve has a particular historical interest and is dominated by a fine timber framed dovecote, probably built in the 17th century. The dovecote is close to the former manor house which was also a working farm. The outline of the house and barn has been marked out with gravel in the picnic area. The reserve attracts a wide variety of birds including kestrel, green and great spotted woodpeckers, willow warbler and chiffchaff. Dragonflies are common in summer near the pond, including the powder blue broad-bodied chaser. A family of foxes are resident and weasels have been seen occasionally. |
