Bowthorpe Oak, Ancient oak tree in Manthorpe, England.
The Bowthorpe Oak stands with a circumference of 13.3 meters at 1.5 meters from ground level, making it the largest pedunculate oak in Britain.
Dating back approximately 1000 years, this oak tree has been documented since 1768 when George Pauncefort installed benches around its trunk for dining purposes.
The Tree Council selected the Bowthorpe Oak as one of fifty Great British Trees in 2002 to mark Queen Elizabeth II's Golden Jubilee celebration.
Visitors can access Bowthorpe Park Farm from June to October during weekends and bank holidays, with entry fees of £4 for adults and £3 for children.
The oak's hollow trunk interior previously accommodated seating arrangements for twenty people to dine within its natural wooden chamber.
Location: Toft with Lound and Manthorpe
GPS coordinates: 52.72518,-0.42122
Latest update: May 11, 2025 21:13
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