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Bob Williamson Park

6 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome6 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦83+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Redshank and Herring Gull
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Redshank, Herring Gull, Black-headed Gull +80 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Redshank, Herring Gull, Black-headed Gull +80 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Red-headed Cardinal Beetle, Red-legged Shieldbug, Buff-tailed Bumblebee +17 more · last seen 2025

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground; Urban park — family destination

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Common Sea-lavender, Gorse, Sea-Milkwort +112 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby · 6 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Wyre Way (Fleetwood Peninsula Loop)Walking route
Named routeRound tripRegional walking route
Wyre Way (Shard Bridge to Garstang)Walking route
Named routePoint-to-pointRegional walking route
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Cycling

6 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Lancashire Cycleway (Northern Loop)Cycling route
Named routeRef 90Regional cycle route
Knott EndCycling route
Named routeRef 5Local cycle route
Tower WayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Southern Loop to Great EcclestonCycling route
Named routeRef 7Local cycle route
Northern Route To Cockerham and DolphinholmeCycling route
Named routeRef 8Local cycle route
The Nateby and Stakepool RoundCycling route
Named routeRef 3Local cycle route

Wildlife to spot

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Bob Williamson Park, Hambleton

Bob Williamson Park, Hambleton

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