Come and enjoy an ancient Woodland in the hearT of Leeds
Gipton Wood is a beautiful ancient oak woodland covering 8 hectares at the heart of Oakwood in north-east Leeds. Teeming with wildlife and a wide variety of ancient woodland plants and fungi, there is always something new to see in every season.
Criss-crossed with paths and holding a bronze-age ring-ditch, it is perfect for exploring and getting close to nature, a natural playground for children and adults alike.
Gipton Wood 2050
Thank you to everyone who provided feedback on our proposals.
We have responded to this feedback and are now finalising the plans and seeking funding.
Roundhay Festival have donated a pair of tickets for each night to support our fundraising effort!
The Friends of Gipton Wood
We are a group of volunteers from the local community who work together for the conservation, improvement and promotion of Gipton Wood. We run conservation activities and community events in the Wood throughout the year to help it thrive, for nature and the community, now and into the future.
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Upcoming events
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July Volunteer Action Morning
Lead activity: bramble pulling Join us on Saturday 4th July, 10-12, for our July Volunteer Action Morning, meeting at the green arch entrance at the end of Gipton Wood Road. In July, we will be continuing our work to pull brambles from the north-east corner of the Wood to conserve the density of native bluebells….
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August Volunteer Action Morning
Lead activity: summer tidy Join us on Saturday 1st August, 10-12, for our August Volunteer Action Morning, meeting at the green arch entrance at the end of Gipton Wood Road. In August, we will cut back and tidy up to make sure the paths and entrances stay clear from summer growth. We’ll also conduct a…
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Summer Party 2026
Join us for our Summer Party family event as part of our Rhythm of Nature series, on Saturday 5 September, 10.30-13.30, just inside the Wood from the green arch entrance at the end of Gipton Wood Road. With a mix of woodland craft and activities, ways to explore nature, natural play, BBQ, a crackling campfire…
Latest News
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Midsummer Magic
It was a cool rainy day, but over forty people turned up to enjoy our Midsummer Magic event on Saturday 6 June. There was a fantastic woodland den using fallen branches collected from round and about in the wood. Others created flower crowns or bug hotels to support local nature. It was clear from people’s…
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gipton wood 2050 consultation response
At our AGM, Friends of Gipton Wood reviewed the feedback from the Gipton Wood 2050 consultation and determined our response. 93% of respondents support the plans (66% entirely, 27% mostly, 6% some, 1% none) and there is a majority of support for all the proposals listed. There was no significant difference in response by age,…
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AGM update
On the 27th April, the Friends of Gipton Wood met for their Annual General Meeting. It was lovely to see so many there to discuss and set our plans for the next year. You can find the minutes here. We also watched the wonderful short film, ‘The Joy of Gipton Wood’, which is available on…
