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SHADWELL PARK

✦ Ancient woodland195 ha

Getting here

52.40842, 0.82194

Best for

2 activities

Heritage

Free76%

Historic site

Wildlife

Free75%

Ancient woodland

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

25

25 named nearby

Named route
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Cycling

39

39 named nearby

Named route
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Mountain biking

3

3 named nearby

Named route
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Horse riding

1

1 public path

Public access

Named routes and paths nearby

Icknield Way Path · Walking169 km
Hereward Way · Walking0
West Harling Circular Walk · Walking5 km
Thetford Architecture Trail · Walking2.5 km
Main Route · Cycling
Main Route · Cycling

About this historic site

Grade II registered historic park and garden

Wildlife to spot

Photos

West entrance to Shadwell Park

West entrance to Shadwell Park

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🌱 Visiting this spring

  • 🌸Ancient woodlands are famous for bluebell carpets in April and May — one of Britain's most spectacular wildflower displays
  • 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
  • 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best
✦ Ancient🐶 Dogs

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
  • 🌳Large woodland — room to roam

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