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Princess Elizabeth Playing Fields

14 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome14 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦62+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Blue Tit
  • ☀️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

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Very strong match

Free

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blue Tit, Carrion Crow +59 more · last seen 2026

Wildlife

Strong match

Free

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blue Tit, Carrion Crow +59 more · last seen 2026

Insect spotting

Strong match

Free

Insects — Roesel's Bush-cricket, Hairy Shieldbug, 7-spot Ladybird +29 more · last seen 2025

Playgrounds

Strong match

Free

playground, parking

Family friendly

Strong match

Free

playground; Urban park — family destination

Dog walks

Strong match

Free

Dogs allowed with public access

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

6 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Trans-Pennine Trail (Selby to Hull)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
King Charles III England Coast Path: Humber Bridge to EasingtonWalking route
Named routeRef ECPNational walking route
Wilberforce WayWalking route97 km
Named routeLength 97 kmRegional walking route
Hull Fish TrailWalking route

Fish Trail: Find the fish and explore the beautiful streets of Hull Old Town in the process.

Named routeRef ftRound tripLocal walking route
Ale TrailWalking route

Ale Trail (non-official): A guide to the traditional pubs in Hull Old Town with a historical story to tell (source: Hull Old Town and City Guide, page 34, 2014)

Named routeRef atLocal walking route
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Cycling

128 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
The White Rose Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef 65National Cycle Network
Trans Pennine TrailCycling route
Named routeRef TPTNational Cycle Network
NCN 1 Humber to TeesCycling route
Named routeRef 1National Cycle Network
Hornsea Rail TrailCycling route
Named route
Route 66Cycling route
Named routeRef 66National Cycle Network
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United Kingdom 3Cycling route

Lincoln - Whitby

Named routeRef EV12International cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

15 photos from nearby open sources

Princess Elizabeth Playing Fields, Hull

Princess Elizabeth Playing Fields, Hull

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Facilities

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Parking

2 nearby · 355m

🛝

Playground

96m away

✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

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

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