Plan your visit
BirdsWildlifeInsects
Free entryDogs welcome1 ha
Getting here
52.75680, -2.23170
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦87+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Woodpigeon
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🛝Playground 288m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦87+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Woodpigeon
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🛝Playground 288m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
ParkingPlayground
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Blackbird, Woodpigeon, Blue Tit +84 more · last seen 2025
Free
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Blackbird, Woodpigeon, Blue Tit +84 more · last seen 2025
Free
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Gatekeeper, Peacock, Meadow Brown +34 more · last seen 2023
Free
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Free
Seasonal nature
Moderate match
Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Primrose · last seen 2025
Free
Historic gardens
Moderate match
Historic site
Varies
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
2 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
🚶
Walking
The Way for the MillenniumWalking route65 km
Newport to Burton on Trent
Named routeLength 65 kmRegional walking route
Staffordshire Way (Cannock Chase South)Walking route
Staffordshire Way, part Cannock Chase - south
Named routeRegional walking route
🚴Cycling
12 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
🚴
Cycling
Route 55Cycling route
Named routeRef 55National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route103 m
Named routeRef 55Length 103 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route351 m
Named routeRef 55Length 351 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route658 m
Named routeRef 55Length 658 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route310 m
Named routeRef 55Length 310 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route3.9 km
Named routeRef 55Length 3.9 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
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