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Babworth Park

143 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome143 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦92+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Robin
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

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

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Mallard +89 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Mallard +89 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Heritage

Grade I listed building: Church of All Saints

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Common Darter, 7-spot Ladybird, Cream-spot Ladybird +102 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
The Bluebell Woods of Clumber, Clumber ParkWalking route5.6 km

Circular route through wooded areas with bluebells in Spring. The route follows mainly flat tracks through woodland and fields. Some uneven ground, slight slopes and roads to cross. Dog friendly.

Named routeLength 5.6 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
National Byway Retford LoopCycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
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Horse riding

3 public paths nearby

Public paths
Green Mile Lanebyway open to all traffic · 1.9 km
Public pathbyway open to all trafficLength 1.9 kmPath type: service

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Babworth Hall: aerial 2024

Babworth Hall: aerial 2024

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