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Carlton Village Playing Field

1 ha

📷 Ian S · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeFungi
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

54.59078, -1.39297

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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  • 🐦66+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wigeon and Pochard
  • 🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Very strong match

Free

Birds — Wigeon, Pochard, Shoveler +63 more · last seen 2025

Wildlife

Strong match

Free

Birds — Wigeon, Pochard, Shoveler +63 more · last seen 2025

Mushroom foraging

Strong match

Varies

Fungi — Razor Strop Fungus, Butter Cap, Clustered Toughshank +96 more · last seen 2017

Insect spotting

Strong match

Free

Insects — Hydropsyche siltalai, Lily Beetle, 7-spot Ladybird +17 more · last seen 2025

Seasonal nature

Strong match

Free

Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Bluebell, Horse-chestnut +41 more · last seen 2024

Dog walks

Strong match

Free

Dogs allowed with public access

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Cycling

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59 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 14Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 14National Cycle Network
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United Kingdom 5Cycling route▾
Named routeRef EV12International cycle route
Stockton - Preston ParkCycling route▾
Named routeLocal cycle route
Stockton - InglebyCycling route▾
Named routeLocal cycle route
West Stockton - TownCycling route▾
Named routeLocal cycle route
NCN 1 Tees to TyneCycling route▾
Named routeRef 1National Cycle Network

Wildlife to spot

Photos

22 photos from nearby open sources

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Poplars Lane, Carlton

📷 Ian S · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Poplars Lane, Carlton

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Facilities

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Playground

2 · 26m away

✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

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

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Newham Grange ParkUrban park3.9 km→🌱Grangefield ParkUrban park4.8 km→🌱Carrs Angling LakesUrban park700 m→🌱Honeypot WoodUrban park1 km→🌱Wynyard Woodland park and planetariumUrban park2.4 km→🦉GREENVALENature reserve3.6 km→