Plan your visit
BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Free entryDogs welcome0 ha
Getting here
52.94454, -2.44262
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦57+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Rook and Chiffchaff
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦57+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Rook and Chiffchaff
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🛝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
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Rook, Chiffchaff, Mallard +54 more · last seen 2025
Free
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Rook, Chiffchaff, Mallard +54 more · last seen 2025
Free
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Free
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — 14-spot Ladybird, 7-spot Ladybird · last seen 2025
Free
Historic gardens
Moderate match
Historic site
Varies
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
3 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
🚶
Walking
Newcastle WayWalking route40 km
Market Drayton to Mow Cop
Named routeLength 40 kmRegional walking route
Weaver WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Cheshire CircuitWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
🚴Cycling
19 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
🚴
Cycling
Cheshire CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef 70Regional cycle route
Route 551Cycling route
Named routeRef 551National Cycle Network
NCN 552Cycling route
Named routeRef 552National Cycle Network
hodnet-market draytonCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route573 m
Named routeRef 552Length 573 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route10 m
Named routeRef 552Length 10 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Useful places within 5 km
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