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St Bartholomew's Chapel

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📷 Wikipedia · St Bartholomew's Chapel, Oxford · CC BY-SA 3.0

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Getting here

52.05204, 0.72736

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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  • 🐦73+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mute Swan and Blue Tit
  • ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Very strong match

Free

Birds — Mute Swan, Blue Tit, Woodpigeon +70 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Ancient woodland

Strong match

Free

Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600

Wildlife

Strong match

Free

Birds — Mute Swan, Blue Tit, Woodpigeon +70 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Insect spotting

Strong match

Free

Insects — Azure Damselfly, Banded Demoiselle, 7-spot Ladybird +51 more · last seen 2025

Heritage

Strong match

Free

Grade II* listed building: CHAPEL AT ST BARTHOLOMEW'S PRIORY FARM; Historic site

Seasonal nature

Strong match

Free

Plants — Pyramidal Orchid, Groundsel, Smooth Sow-thistle +108 more · last seen 2026

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

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15 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Suffolk Threads Heritage TrailWalking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
Gainsborough Trail Meadow WalkWalking route▾
Named routeListed length 5 kmLocal walking route
Melford Hall to Sudbury Mill Walk, Melford HallWalking route8.8 km▾

Field paths, tree roots, grassland. May be muddy - suitable footwear necessary. Not suitable for wheelchairs. Pushchairs possible in dry weather. Some gates. Cross the busy A134 with extreme care.

Named routeLength 8.8 kmDuration 02:30Point-to-pointLocal walking route
Windmill Hill Walk, Melford HallWalking route6 km▾

Easy walking along distinct dirt or grassy paths and fields, with a couple of stiles at the end. May be muddy after wet weather, so boots may be required. Special care is needed when crossing the busy A1092 and walking along the B1066.

Named routeLength 6 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
Lavenham to Long Melford Railway Walk, Lavenham GuildhallWalking route7.2 km▾

Dasy walk from Lavenham to Long Melford, through woods and open fields, following the route of the old Great Eastern Railway line. You can return to Lavenham by bus, or re-trace your steps if you are able. Can be muddy and waterlogged through SSSI.

Named routeLength 7.2 kmDuration 02:00Point-to-pointLocal walking route
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Cycling

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27 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
South Suffolk Cycle Route A1Cycling route▾
Named routeRef A1Regional cycle route
South Suffolk Cycle Route ACycling route▾
Named routeRef ARegional cycle route
South Suffolk Cycle Route A2 (Bures Loop)Cycling route▾
Named routeRef A2Regional cycle route
Route 13Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 13National Cycle Network
Wolf WayCycling route400 km▾
Named routeRef Wolf WayLength 400 kmRound tripLocal cycle route
N/ACycling route131 m▾
Named routeLength 131 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface blocks
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Horse riding

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5 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

22 photos from nearby open sources

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St Bartholomew's Chapel, Oxford

📷 Wikipedia · St Bartholomew's Chapel, Oxford · CC BY-SA 3.0

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Facilities

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Parking

Tesco · Free · 360m

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Playground

3 · 57m away

Free entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

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

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Melford Country ParkUrban park1.5 km→🌱Sudbury Rugby Union Football ClubUrban park3.9 km→🌱Melford Country ParkUrban park1.5 km→🌱Belle Vue ParkUrban park1.7 km→🌱Belle Vue ParkUrban park1.7 km→🌱Square PondUrban park3.3 km→