The lawns are a lovely spot for a picnic too. Wildlife Alice Holt is home to a wide variety of bird life attracted by its rich food store. You may hear Greater Spotted Woodpeckers hammering tree bark, or the Green Woodpecker's 'laughing' call. This large butterfly is only found in oak woods where it flies around the treetops. The sunny rides attract many more butterfly species.
Larger creatures take to the air at night.
On an evening walk you may see bats out hunting their insect prey around the ponds and rides. Dusk is the best time to see Alice Holt's shy Roe Deer, too. This species of deer was re-introduced to southern England from Germany during the 19th century and is now frequently seen by forest visitors. During Roman times the area was a hive of industry. Important potteries were developed here, trading as far as London.