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Forest Holidays Deerpark

36 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsAncientBluebells
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome36 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦47+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Canada Goose and Coal Tit
  • 💜Bluebell walks is at its best in summer here
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

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

Best for

11 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Canada Goose, Coal Tit, Robin +44 more · last seen 2026; Ancient woodland — owls, woodpeckers, warblers

Free

Ancient woodland

Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600

Free

Bluebell walks

Ancient woodland — native bluebell habitat

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Canada Goose, Coal Tit, Robin +44 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Common Tamarisk-moss, Big Shaggy-moss, Shining Hookeria +81 more · last seen 2024

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Spruce Carpet, Common Marbled Carpet, Clay Triple-lines +247 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Mill Pond at Deerpark Forest, Herodsfoot

Mill Pond at Deerpark Forest, Herodsfoot

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