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Belmont Gardens

8 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsHeritageWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome8 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦55+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Blackbird
  • 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

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Jackdaw +52 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Grade I listed building: BELMONT, WITH STABLE COURTYARD AND PUMP

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Jackdaw +52 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Large White, Meadow Brown, 7-spot Ladybird +139 more · last seen 2024

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Family friendly

Urban park — family destination

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Augustine CaminoWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Swale Heritage TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

6 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN National Route 1Cycling route
Named routeRef 1National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route27 m
Named routeRef 1Length 27 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route48 m
Named routeRef 1Length 48 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route226 m
Named routeRef 1Length 226 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route283 m
Named routeRef 1Length 283 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route68 m
Named routeRef 1Length 68 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface unsealedfirm
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Victorian grotto in Belmont Gardens, Throwley

Victorian grotto in Belmont Gardens, Throwley

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