Opening on May 19th to members of the public, an interactive Nature Trail in Winsley is the next step in the Dorothy House Hospice charity’s ambition to open up the estate to anyone wishing to find a wellbeing space to reflect in nature, or to find serenity in grief.

Thanks to an ongoing partnership with the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust and generous fundraising donations received from The Rotary Club of Chippenham, the Dorothy House Nature Trail offers the wider community the opportunity to visit the beautiful grounds at the Inpatient and Day Patient units in Winsley and discover more about the proven benefits of being connected with nature.

The trail incorporates the stunning light installation, Firefly Woods, created by internationally renowned artist, Bruce Munro which features 800 fireflies; each one a constellation of separate small lights dedicated in memory of a loved one who has died.

Situated just off the public footpaths from the Kennet and Avon Canal at nearby Avoncliff or Limpley Stoke, the circular Nature Trail in Winsley is a perfect spot to take a pause and learn more about the incredibly bio-diverse species found in the calcareous grassland meadow.

The Wiltshire Wildlife Trust have carried out site surveys to ascertain what flora and fauna have made Dorothy House’s Winsley estate their home and advise on the best management of such a richly biodiverse site.

The Dorothy House volunteer gardening team have also worked tirelessly to ensure the site is ready to welcome visitors from the 19th May and long into the future.