Play Lane

Play Lane Millennium Green is in Binstead, near Ryde on the Isle of Wight. Of the two Millennium Greens on the island, Play Lane is more woodland, whereas Harry Bright Wellow is more of a village green. Play Lane is around four acres in size.

Location
The Green is accessible via Play Lane, Binstead, near Ryde.

History of the Green
The Green, originally a field belonging to a smallholding, had not been cultivated since the 1970’s. It was purchased using local fundraising alongside the Millennium Grant. A pond was put in by the Trust and the land is being developed as mixed woodland.

Millennium Feature


The Feature is a carved Portland stone sculpture based on designs produced by local schoolchildren.

Other Features
Wooden bridge; Oak archway. The Trust have created a wildlife pond and pathways.

Nature & Wildlife
The Green is largely mixed woodland, based on oaks, with various other, mostly native trees- hazel, wild service etc.

The Trust created a pond in 2005, which is home to much wildlife and the land is bordered on the west by Binstead Brook.

Awards
Play Lane won a Green Pennant Award in June 2012 and again in 2019.

Nearest Millennium Greens

 * Harry Bright Wellow IOW
 * Wickham Hampshire Mainland