FOOTPATHS, THE VILLAGE GREEN, JUBILEE WOODS & AMENITY LAND
THE VILLAGE GREEN
Brisley Green is freehold land that villagers and visitors are welcome to enjoy whilst remembering that this is common land with specific grazing rights and upon which cattle and sheep graze freely most of the year
To ensure everyone's safety dogs must be kept under strict control and visitors should be aware of, and respect, the grazing animals. The cattle and sheep should not be approached under any circumstances, particularly with a dog, as this could prove very dangerous
There are a number of ponds of varying depths around the margin of The Green so young children should never be left unattended on the Green
The Green is a haven for wildlife so kindly respect the habitat, in particular during the nesting season from February to July. During these months the Green should not be disturbed unduly and dogs must be kept at heel or on a short lead and away from any rough terrain where ground-nesting birds such as English Partridge may be found
Please also respect the privacy of the private dwellings around the Green and comply with the Countryside Code throughout the village
Footpath maps and information on Jubilee Woods and the Amenity Land can be found below
AMENITY LAND & JUBILEE WOODS
HISTORY
AMENITIES
AMENITIES
The plot of land that we now designate as Amenity Land was first leased to Brisley Parish Council by Norfolk County Council in the 1920’s as smallholdings/allotments for the use of our “returning heroes” from the First World War
Over subsequent years its use as allotments declined until by the 2010 only two plots were being rented – and these were barely utilised by the occupiers. Consequently the Parish Council rented the rest of the land to a local farmer to cover the cost of the lease rent
In the early 2010’s Norfolk CountyCouncil informed Brisley Parish Council that they had to use the land for its original purpose, as “Amenity Land” for the village or face a large rent increase. The Parish Council therefore raised in excess of £50,000 to create: a woodland of native British trees to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee, desirable allotment plots complete with rabbit netting protection, hedging, and running water and a children’s play area with a fitness trail and football pitch
The whole area is now a delight for residents and visitors to use, whether it is winter walks with the dog or summer picnics for the family. There are picnic tables available near the play area next to the wild flower bund
There is already an abundance of wild life and as the woodland matures this will become even more diverse
As a result of creating the woodland and our Higher-Level Stewardship of parts of the Common the Parish Council has recently been presented with a Highly Commended Bio-diversity Award by Norfolk County Council
AMENITIES
AMENITIES
AMENITIES
Children's Play Area
Picnic Benches
Adult Outside Gym Equipment
Allotments
Memorial Area
Native Woodlands
One touch of nature makes the whole world kin
William Shakespeare
FOOTPATH MAPS
Footpath
Jubilee Woods
