Nature, birdsong, and not a motorway in sight.
Let’s be honest. Winter was grim wasn’t it? Then along comes April, with birds singing, trees growing things again, and a bit of warmth in the air.
So what can you do in the season when nature starts waking up? You escape. You head somewhere with fresh air, trees, and absolutely no emails. You come to Woodland Park Lodges!
Trees. Flowers. And More Trees.
You know spring has arrived when the ground suddenly decides to become a carpet of colour. At our lodge park, the bluebells don’t mess about. By late April, they’re in full force, looking like someone’s accidentally spilled a tin of blue paint over the forest floor.
You’ll also see primroses, wood anemones, and celandines popping up, trying to outdo each other in the woodland beauty contest. Trees like oaks and silver birches are waking up too, stretching their branches and throwing a bit of green around.
Basically, if you’ve been stuck staring at beige office walls, this is nature’s way of saying: “Here, have a hug.”
Wildlife Doing Its Thing
Shropshire isn’t just sheep and tractors. It’s a full-blown wildlife paradise – especially in April. Around the park and nearby Ellesmere, you might spot:
- Red kites and buzzards soaring overhead
- Woodpeckers tapping away in the trees
- Nuthatches and long-tailed tits flitting between branches
- Hares darting through open spaces
- The odd deer occasionally seen near the edge of the woodland
- And if you’re very quiet (and very lucky), a badger or fox more active in the warmer weather (especially at dawn and dusk)
If you head down to The Mere, you’ve got a decent shot at seeing herons, grebes, and even the occasional otter.
Walking Without Wi-Fi (and That’s a Good Thing)
Now, I know the idea of “walking” might sound suspiciously like effort – but trust me, this is different. There are trails here where you don’t have to dodge traffic, trolleys, or people filming TikToks.
You’ve got:
- The Ellesmere Sculpture Trail – nature and art pretending to get along
- Colemere Country Park – peaceful, pretty, and not a soul trying to sell you anything
- Parts of the Shropshire Way – proper countryside walking with proper countryside views
Or if you’re feeling lazy, just wander straight from your lodge. Woodland. Birds. Breeze. It’s like therapy, but free.
Lodges Built for Doing Nothing (Perfectly)
And after a day of looking at birds and pretending you know what a celandine is, you’ll want somewhere to sit or lie down and relax. That’s where the lodges come in.
Set among the trees, they’re warm, cosy, and blissfully quiet. You’ve got a sofa, a kettle, and – in some – a hot tub. Yes, a steaming tub of water in the woods.
Wake up to birdsong. Drink wine on the decking. Soak in the tub while looking at the stars and thinking, “This is infinitely better than being stuck on the M6.”
Escape While You Can
April doesn’t hang about. One minute it’s daffodils, the next it’s sunburn. So pack a bag, leave the chaos behind, and get yourself to Woodland Park Lodges.
Because let’s face it – you deserve it.
