Glade
← Back Historic site

Thoby Priory

0 ha

Plan your visit

WildlifeBirdsAncient
Free entryDogs welcome0 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🦌20+ species of mammals recorded in the area — Common Pipistrelle and Pipistrelle Bat species are among those seen
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Best for

7 activities

Wildlife

Very strong match

Free

Mammals — Common Pipistrelle, Pipistrelle Bat species, Hedgehog +17 more · last seen 2024; Ancient woodland

Bird watching

Very strong match

Free

Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Carrion Crow +67 more · last seen 2025

Ancient woodland

Strong match

Free

Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600

Insect spotting

Strong match

Free

Insects — Large White, Meadow Brown, Small White +47 more · last seen 2025

Heritage

Strong match

Free

Historic site

Seasonal nature

Good match

Free

Plants — New Zealand Pigmyweed, Bluebell, Himalayan Balsam +13 more · last seen 2018

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
St Peter's WayWalking route66 km
Named routeLength 66 kmRegional walking route
🚴

Cycling

4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN National Route 13Cycling route
Named routeRef 13National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route74 m
Named routeRef 13Length 74 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2 km
Named routeRef 13Length 2 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route656 m
Named routeRef 13Length 656 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

15 photos from nearby open sources

Field and tree line off Thoby Lane

Field and tree line off Thoby Lane

1 / 15
Free entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

Weather for this location

Next 14 days

Loading local forecast…

Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km