Severn Ham

Severn Ham

Severn Ham

The Severn Ham is a 70 hectare Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). The site is protected for being one of the few remaining traditionally managed ham meadows. It is situated on the alluvium of the Severn Vale and is a flooded area during the winter months.

The site boasts a wide range of flora, including meadow buttercup, lady’s smock and the rare sulphurwort.  Recently the ‘Greater Dodder’ (pictured below) was also spotted on the site.

The site is also home to many nesting birds; including lapwing, curlew and redshank.  To keep up to date with all of the latest information, please follow our Facebook page – Severn Ham Tewkesbury.

The site is managed by the Severn Ham Committee, which includes Councillors and external representatives from Natural England, Severn Trent, the Tewkesbury Commoners and an independent Conservation Advisor.

The Severn Ham is open for the public to enjoy.  The main access points are over the bridges by Healings Mill and the old Abbey Mill.  Camping, barbecues, cycling and flying drones are not permitted on the Severn Ham.

To help us protect the ground nesting birds, please stick to the numerous paths and we ask that dogs are kept on leads between March and July.  Thank you in advance for your co-operation.

Click here to view the Severn Ham Vision and Implementation Plan Documents

 

Committee Members

Emma Ash

Councillor (North Ward)

Hello, my name’s Emma and I’m excited to be joining…

cllr.eash@gmail.com

Jessica Baddams

Councillor (North Ward)

I moved to Tewkesbury just over a year ago in…

jessbaddamstowncouncillor@runbox.com
Joanne Raywood for website

Joanne Raywood

Councillor (South Ward), Chair of Planning Committee

I moved to Tewkesbury from northern England with my husband…

jeraywood@gmail.com

Phillip Brookes

Councillor (South Ward), Chair of Severn Ham Committee

I had a very happy childhood,  growing up in a…

Philbrookestowncouncillor@gmail.com
Cate Cody for website

Cate Cody

Councillor (South Ward), Borough Councillor, County Councillor

I have lived in Tewkesbury since 1993 and feel honoured…

catecodytowncouncillor@gmail.com

Chris Danter – Town Mayor

Councillor (South Ward), Chair of Buildings & Moorings and Finance Committees

I came to Tewkesbury from my home town in Bedfordshire…

chrizoe@btinternet.com
Tewkesbury Town Council