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Abbey Park

1 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeFungi
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦56+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Rock Dove
  • 🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🧺Picnic area on site — summer afternoons here are an easy, low-cost day out

Good to know

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

Best for

11 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Rock Dove, Mute Swan +53 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Wildlife

Mammals — Grey Squirrel, Brown Rat, Red Fox +12 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Amanita'r Gwybed, Torth Felen, Sycamore Tarspot +14 more · last seen 2025

Varies

Picnic day out

picnic area, car park

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, Green Shieldbug, Blue-tailed Damselfly +171 more · last seen 2026

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Cycling

200 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 63Cycling route
Named routeRef 63National Cycle Network
Leicester 'Route 2'Cycling route
Named routeRef 2Local cycle route
West End WayCycling route
Named routeRef West End WayLocal cycle route
Fosse2Cycling route
Named routeRef 48National Cycle Network
Inner RingwayCycling route
Named routeRef Inner RingwayLocal cycle route
Leicester 'Route 4'Cycling route
Named routeRef 4Local cycle route

Wildlife to spot

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