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Charlecote Park

143 ha

📷 Rob Farrow · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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PicnicBirdsWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome143 ha

Getting here

52.20457, -1.62430

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦63+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Grey Heron
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • ☕Wood Yard Cafe — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
CaféParking· FreePicnic spotToilets

Best for

8 activities

Picnic day out

picnic area, café, toilets; Urban park — open green space

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Grey Heron, Mallard +60 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Grey Heron, Mallard +60 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals

Free

Family friendly

café, toilets, picnic area; Urban park — family destination

Free

Foraging

Traditional orchard — seasonal fruit, fungi and wild plants

Varies

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 4 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Monarch's WayWalking route990 km

approximate route of Charles II's escape

Named routeRef MWLength 990 kmRegional walking route
Shakespeare's Avon WayWalking route142 km

From the source at Naseby, Northamptonshire to the Severn at Tewkesbury

Named routeRef SAWLength 142 kmRegional walking route
Parkland Walk, Charlecote ParkWalking route1.8 km

A circular stroll along mown grassy paths. Flat enough for big-wheeled buggies in dry conditions. We recommend sturdy footwear throughout the year.

Named routeLength 1.8 kmDuration 00:45Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

11 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 41Cycling route
Named routeRef 41National Cycle Network
Warwick-Leamington-WellesbourneCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route76 m
Named routeRef 41Length 76 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route725 m
Named routeRef 41Length 725 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route511 m
Named routeRef 41Length 511 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route9.2 km
Named routeRef 41Length 9.2 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Compton Verney mountain bike routeMountain bike route
Named routeRound trip
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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

The River Avon in Charlecote Park

📷 Rob Farrow · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

The River Avon in Charlecote Park

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

✦CHARLECOTE PARKHistoric site0 m→🌱Stratford on Avon Golf ClubUrban park3.8 km→🌱Mercure Warwickshire Walton Hall Hotel & SpaUrban park4.8 km→✦Charlecote ParkHistoric site200 m→⛪St Leonard's ChurchReligious grounds500 m→✦Enclosures 600yds (550m) E of King's MeadHistoric site1.1 km→

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