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Prehistoric to Romano-British ritual, funerary and settlement remains on Par Beach, St Martin's

2 ha

Plan your visit

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Free entryDogs welcome2 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦118+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for House Sparrow and Robin
  • 💜Bluebell walks is at its best in summer here
  • Café on site — a good base for a longer summer day out

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Very strong match

Free

Birds — House Sparrow, Robin, Wren +115 more · last seen 2025; Lowland heathland — Dartford warblers, nightjars and stonechats

Ancient woodland

Strong match

Free

Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600

Wildlife

Strong match

Free

Birds — House Sparrow, Robin, Wren +115 more · last seen 2025; Lowland heathland priority habitat

Insect spotting

Strong match

Free

Lowland heathland — silver-studded blue and heath fritillary butterflies; Insects — Yellow Meadow Ant, Nebria salina, Myrmica sabuleti +2 more · last seen 2025

Bluebell walks

Strong match

Free

Ancient woodland — native bluebell habitat

Seasonal nature

Strong match

Free

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour

Wildlife to spot

Photos

16 photos from nearby open sources

St Martin's Higher Town Bay 1990

St Martin's Higher Town Bay 1990

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