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Alexandra Gardens

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeFamily
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦48+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Coot and Black-headed Gull
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • Lance's Top Gnosh — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food

Good to know

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

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Coot, Black-headed Gull, Tufted Duck +45 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Coot, Black-headed Gull, Tufted Duck +45 more · last seen 2026

Free

Family friendly

playground, café; Urban park — family destination

Free

Playgrounds

playground, café

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: Route 66

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

8 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Trans-Pennine Trail (Selby to Hull)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Nev Cole WayWalking route93 km
Named routeLength 93 kmRegional walking route
King Charles III England Coast Path: Humber Bridge to EasingtonWalking route
Named routeRef ECPNational walking route
Wilberforce WayWalking route97 km
Named routeLength 97 kmRegional walking route
Hull Fish TrailWalking route

Fish Trail: Find the fish and explore the beautiful streets of Hull Old Town in the process.

Named routeRef ftRound tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

99 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Byway (Yorkshire)Cycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
The White Rose Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef 65National Cycle Network
Trans Pennine TrailCycling route
Named routeRef TPTNational Cycle Network
South Holderness Rail TrailCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Hornsea Rail TrailCycling route
Named route
Route 66Cycling route
Named routeRef 66National Cycle Network

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Alexandra Gardens, Southcoates Lane, Hull

Alexandra Gardens, Southcoates Lane, Hull

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