Wytham lies to the northwest of Oxford and can be reached from the northbound carriageway of the A34 or from Wolvercote village. The woodland is to the west of Wytham and is accessed along a minor track that eventually leads to Swinford. In Gloucestershire, the species is relatively common and fairly easy to see in spring. Nagshead Reserve is the best site with upwards of six pairs present. A discreet blue RSPB sign marks the start of a track to the north off the B4431 on the western outskirts of Parkend village and this leads to a small car park at the reserve.
Various trails are well marked and there is an information centre on site.
In Norfolk, the species is widely scattered, but only reliably seen at a handful of sightings. The best site by far is Holkham Park, where up to six pairs are known to breed. Park by the hall entrance in the designated car park and walk south through the gates. Turn immediately right inside the gates and walk west for about half a mile to the monument. The area of trees around the monument and the lake to the west will produce calling male Lesser Spotted Woodpeckers between 15th March and 4th May, especially prior to 10.00am.