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Bishops Hull Playing Field

12 ha

📷 Tom Jolliffe · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome12 ha

Getting here

51.01461, -3.13444

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦52+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Woodpigeon
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground 197m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Magpie +49 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Magpie +49 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Eristalis tenax, Eristalis pertinax, Marmalade Hoverfly +87 more · last seen 2026

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground; Urban park — family destination

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

6 signed routes nearby · 31 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Somerset Space WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Taunton Heritage TrailWalking route
Named routeRef THTLocal walking route
Herepath Trail - ThurlbearWalking route
Named routeRef HTbLocal walking route
Staple Fitzpaine HerepathWalking route
Named routeRef SFHLocal walking route
East Deane WayWalking route
Named routeRef EDWRegional walking route
Robin Closepublic footpath · 39 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 39 mPath type: residential
Northfieldspublic footpath · 138 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 138 mPath type: residential
Linnet Closepublic footpath · 60 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 60 mPath type: residential
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Cycling

41 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 3Cycling route527.7 km
Named routeRef 3Length 527.7 kmNational Cycle Network
EuroVelo 1 - Atlantic Coast Route - part United Kingdom 2Cycling route
Named routeRef EV1International cycle route
Main RouteCycling route91 m
Named routeRef 3Length 91 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route654 m
Named routeRef 3Length 654 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route17 m
Named routeRef 3Length 17 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.1 km
Named routeRef 3Length 1.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Tree at Learning South West, Bishops Hull House

📷 Tom Jolliffe · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Tree at Learning South West, Bishops Hull House

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