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Poole & Wimborne Woodland Burial Ground is set in over 20 acres of beautiful grounds serving large areas of Dorset.

We also offer bereavement services to all who require it.

17/04/2026

Badgers on site - Protecting Our Wild Neighbours 🦡

We’re delighted to share more about the active badger sett living quietly on-site. Signs of recent digging show the sett is well used, yet its location-well hidden and away from main activity-means our stripy residents can go about their lives undisturbed.

Badgers are incredibly territorial and family‑oriented mammals. They live in social groups called clans and use networks of underground tunnels that can be centuries old. Around the site, the presence of badger latrines marks their territory and highlights just how important this landscape is as a feeding ground.

As a reminder, badgers are fully protected under the Protection of Badgers Act 1992, making it an offence to damage or obstruct a sett, or to disturb a badger when it’s occupying one. We continue to care for the area with this firmly in mind.

🌿 Badgers Wood - A Peaceful Resting Place

Close to the badger setts lies our ashes interment area, Badgers Wood - a serene, nature‑rich corner of the site. Surrounded by woodland, birdsong, and the quiet presence of wildlife, it offers a truly tranquil resting place.

For anyone who loved badgers, wildlife, and the gentle rhythms of nature, Badgers Wood provides a meaningful and fitting place to rest in eternity, embraced by the same landscape our local badgers call home.

Ashes plots in this area are available to pre-purchase, please contact the office for more information

15/04/2026

Myself and my mother think that choosing Poole & Wimborne Woodland Burial Ground was the best choice we have made...

We wanted my father to be buried in a beautiful place that we could visit regularly, and be happy he was there, and in truth, enjoy visiting him...
It's not easy finding a place like this, but we found exactly that at Poole & Wimborne Woodland Buriel Ground...

We go there all the time, and we both find it a beautiful and peaceful place to spend our time remembering my father, and of course mum remembering her husband...

This place brings us so much happiness, there are so many benches to sit on for my 86 year old mother, and being set in a nature reserve we love walking about...
The team were absolutely brilliant arranging everything, and Janice gave the most perfect service...

We are so happy with it we have even booked our plots right next to my Dad... what more can we say...

14/04/2026

🌿 National Tea Day is nearly here! ☕

Join us on Tuesday 21st April for a warm cup of tea and a moment to unwind.

We’ll also have some lovely goody bags ready for you to collect - a little treat to brighten your day.

Pop in, say hello, and celebrate the joy of tea with us. 💛

Share with your friends - everyone is welcome 🍃

13/04/2026

🦋 Butterflies & Moths at Poole & Wimborne - A Summer Full of Colour!

Our latest surveys recorded an amazing 132 species of butterflies and moths across the site - from tiny day‑flying moths to some of our most recognisable garden butterflies.

🌼 What we found:
• Plenty of well‑known species like the common blue, meadow brown, and speckled wood
• Exciting rarities, including migrants and species expanding their range in the UK
• Moths in all shapes and sizes, from bright day‑fliers to beautifully camouflaged night species

🌱 Why it matters:
The mix of meadows, hedgerows and woodland at Poole & Wimborne creates perfect feeding and breeding spots. Improving nectar sources and managing grassland carefully means even more butterfly and moth species could thrive here in future.

With a little more habitat work - especially planting for caterpillars and adding more flowering areas - we’re hopeful that Poole & Wimborne will continue to be a haven for these colourful insects.

12/04/2026

💚 Help us choose charities to support this year

At Poole & Wimborne, we're proud to play a positive role in our community - not only by caring for the natural environment, but also by giving back where it truly matters.

This year, we would love your help in choosing some charities for us to support with donations. Whether it's a local wildlife group, a bereavement charity, a hospice, or a cause close to your heart, we’d be grateful for your suggestions.

Our only rule is that charities must be local to Poole & Wimborne woodland burial ground.

🌱 How to take part:

Share the name of your chosen charity in the comments or send us a message. We’ll review all suggestions and announce our chosen charities soon.

🍃 Your voice helps us make a meaningful difference.

We look forward to hearing your ideas and supporting a cause that resonates with our community.

08/04/2026

🦗 Grasshoppers & Crickets at Poole and Wimborne

Our summer surveys revealed a brilliant mix of grasshoppers and bush‑crickets thriving across the site. In total, 14 species were recorded - from familiar long‑winged grasshoppers to some exciting finds like Roesel’s bush‑cricket and the long‑winged conehead, both of which have been spreading into new areas in recent years.
We also spotted the dark bush‑cricket, often heard along hedgerows, and species that rely on longer grass and meadow areas for shelter. Woodland surveys added even more discoveries, including the lesser marsh grasshopper and wart‑biter bush‑cricket look‑alikes.

🌱 Why this matters
Grasshoppers and crickets are great indicators of healthy habitats. Keeping our meadows, rough grassland, and woodland edges varied and lightly managed gives these insects exactly what they need to thrive.
With ongoing habitat work and careful mowing timing, P+WWBG continues to support a rich and growing community of Orthoptera species.

07/04/2026

🦅Spring is certainly in full voice at the burial ground!

In just over five minutes of listening, all of the bird species shown in the picture were heard across our grounds, a wonderful sign of how alive and thriving the site is this spring. It’s been lovely to hear their songs echoing through the trees and to see them confidently using the grounds as their home.

Many of these birds are currently nesting here, and we’re proud to play an important role in providing a safe and natural habitat that supports their survival year after year.

💬 We’d love to hear from you - what’s your favourite bird, and why?

Whether it’s one you spot regularly here or a species with a special meaning to you, feel free to share in the comments!

Let’s celebrate the wonderful wildlife we’re lucky to have around us.

06/04/2026

Birdlife Boom at Poole & Wimborne 🦅

We’ve had an exciting year for birdlife on site - 10 new species recorded, bringing our total to 73 species. Not bad for a small inland site.

Among them were stunning fly‑overs like lapwing, red kite, and little egret, plus several species of conservation concern. In fact, 16 of our recorded birds are on the Amber or Red Lists, including favourites like skylark, song thrush and bullfinch.

Even without a formal census, we saw evidence of at least 34 breeding species, thanks to the rich mix of habitats here - from woodland and scrub to hedgerows and open grassland. Green woodpeckers continue to thrive on site despite wider declines across Dorset.

We’re also looking at ways to support our feathered residents even more. Nest boxes and standing dead wood could help hole‑nesters like nuthatch and coal tit, while open‑fronted boxes may even tempt spotted flycatchers to stay and breed.

With many species nesting in scrub and hedgerows, we’ll be keeping cutting to a minimum until autumn.

It’s shaping up to be a brilliant year for biodiversity - and we’ll keep sharing updates as the season unfolds. 🌞

05/04/2026

Wishing you a peaceful Easter 🌿

As Easter arrives, we’re holding our clients, visitors, and all who find comfort in our woodland close in our thoughts.

This season often brings a mix of reflection, remembrance, and hope, and we honour each of those feelings with care.

Whether you’re visiting loved ones, taking a quiet walk among the trees, or simply thinking of this special place from afar, we hope the days ahead offer you moments of calm and gentle renewal.

🌼 From all of us, we wish you a serene and meaningful Easter

03/04/2026

Dragonflies & Damselflies at Poole & Wimborne

Our site is buzzing with amazing dragonflies and damselflies - colourful, fast‑flying insects that are easy to spot and much loved by visitors. Recent surveys recorded 20 different species, including spring favourites like the large red damselfly and summer regulars such as blue-tailed and azure damselflies.

We also had sightings of some special species linked to local rivers and wetlands, as well as a few Dorset rarities like the brown hawker and ruddy darter. Even the nationally rare scarce chaser turned up more often than expected!

💧 Why ponds matter
Dragonflies rely on healthy ponds to complete their life cycle. Our main pond has occasionally dried up in summer, so keeping it topped up and well‑managed is a key priority. Work is already underway to improve water levels, tackle invasive plants, and restore nearby wet areas.

🌱 Next steps
We’re creating more space for wetland wildlife, clearing willow growth, and improving habitats so dragonflies, damselflies, and other species can continue to thrive.

✨ These bright, brilliant insects are a joy to see - and regular surveys between April and September help us learn more about how to protect them.

Do you have any pictures of these amazing & colourful insects you'd like to share with us? Post below 💛📸

02/04/2026

🌞 A lovely sunny day at the burial ground 🌼

The grounds are looking beautiful today, with spring flowers shining in the sunshine and plenty of peaceful places to pause and reflect.

Just a reminder that our electric buggy is available during office hours for anyone visiting a grave or wishing to enjoy a gentle tour of the grounds. Our team are always happy to take you around and make your visit as comfortable as possible.

And here’s a fun question for today...

If you could take a quiet ride on our buggy with someone special, who would you choose? 💚🚐

We’d love to hear your answers in the comments.

01/04/2026

Celebrating the wildlife of Poole & Wimborne Woodland burial ground 🐝🪲🦋

Thanks to dedicated monitoring, we now know our site is home to an extraordinary range of insect species - over a thousand recorded so far! Each one plays a vital role in keeping our ecosystems healthy and thriving.

🔍 Surveys carried out by Dorset Wildlife Trust revealed an impressive variety of life, from dragonflies and beetles to butterflies and wasps, reflecting the richness of our diverse habitats.

🐞 Some highlights include:
• 19 species of Odonata
• 54 Orthoptera
• 160 Hemiptera
• 152 Diptera
• 207 Hymenoptera..with many more still being discovered!

These insights not only deepen our understanding of biodiversity at Poole and Wimborne but also help guide our ongoing conservation and land‑management efforts.

✨ We’re excited to keep learning, growing, and protecting this special landscape. Stay tuned for more updates!

Let us know in the comments if you have spotted any of these fascinating creatures whilst visiting the grounds

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Greenhill Road
Wimborne
BH212RG

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441202888887

Website

https://www.pooleandwimbornewoodlandburial.co.uk/

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