Wendy Wood: The Mature Woodland at Tyddyn Isaf Caravan Park

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It is difficult to imagine how Wendy Wood used to look more than 40 years ago – a time before John and Wendy Hunt purchased Tyddyn Isaf Camping and Caravan Park.

A History of Tyddyn Isaf Caravan Park

In 1992, over 8,500 trees were planted by Arthur and his team at Tyddyn Isaf Camping and Caravan Park and after several years of maintenance and love, Wendy Wood flourished into the mature woodland that it is today, where it is home to an abundance of flora and fauna and continues to be a tranquil space for you to explore and enjoy.

Wendy Wood is named after Wendy Hunt, the mother of Beverly Mount, and is the heart of the park. Conservation has always been a part of Tyddyn Isaf’s ethos, and our mature woodland is a reflection of the dedication and passion we have towards preserving the wildlife, and maintaining the reputation of the ‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’ in which Tyddyn Isaf on Anglesey is located.

Informational signs about the wildlife at Wendy Wood

When you walk through Wendy Wood, you will discover a remarkable collection of over 30 different tree and fruit tree species including Sweet Cherry, Sweet Chestnut, Sycamore, Wild Honeysuckle, English Oak, Apple and Fig Trees and a large variety of plants that will give a display of colour each season.

Amongst the trees, there lives a bug hotel proudly named ‘Buggingham Palace’ which was constructed by reusing materials from across the park. The palace gives accommodation for a variety of insects, including woodlice, ladybirds, spiders, bees, and wasps, where they can safely lay and raise their young, seek refuge from predators, and hibernate. You can carefully look within the holes of the bug hotel and admire all the wonderful inhabitants.

Flowering Daffodils and The Bug Hotel ‘Buggingham Palace’ at the Picnic Area at Wendy Wood

Our conservation team, Tony and Vicky, have an extraordinary and impressive knowledge of sustainability and continue to plant and maintain thousands of trees and plants annually at Tyddyn Isaf. Throughout the year, our team strategically plans the upcoming seasons ahead to ensure that all areas of Wendy Wood and the park can flourish, providing continuous support to wildlife.

The evolution of Wendy Wood means that endangered species, such as the red squirrel, families of hedgehogs, barn owls, bats, rabbits and a variety of other wildlife species, will always have a place to call home for many years to come.