Centenary Field was purchased in 1994 to mark 100 years of Frampton Cotterell Parish Council.  Trees were planted by local school children as part of Forest of Avon initiative and Bluebell in (2012).  The wheel was installed to mark the area’s industrial past and the village beacon to mark the Millennium. It was purchased with the aim of providing a tranquil recreational area for all parishioners to enjoy. 

Nature at The Centenary Field

The Parish Council is dedicated to protecting and encouraging biodiversity and have agreed a Woodland 5  Year Management Plan and a Grassland 5  Year Management Plan.

You may notice some changes to how the field is managed as a result of these management plans.

You will see that the grass has been left to grow long across most of the field and will be cut in sections in September. One section will be cut this year, another next year etc. This rotational method is being implemented to ensure any wildlife using the long grass always has somewhere to go. The late summer cut also allows for the grasses and wildflowers to set seed and flourish the following spring. 

Sadly, many trees have been diagnosed with Ash Dieback. As part of the plan, you will notice some trees being removed to reduce the spread of this terrible disease. However, we will be planting lots more trees to replace these and create a mixed aged woodland.