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Peace Memorial Playing Field

2 ha

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BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome2 ha

Getting here

52.31912, -0.10932

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦78+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blue Tit and Blackbird
  • ✦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

11 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Blue Tit, Blackbird, Robin +75 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Blue Tit, Blackbird, Robin +75 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Heritage

Grade I listed building: THE MANOR HOUSE

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Banded Demoiselle, Norfolk Aeshna, Scarce Chaser +56 more · last seen 2025

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground; Urban park — family destination

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby · 7 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Ouse Valley Way 3 (Eaton Socon to Brandon Creek)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Pathfinder WayWalking route74 km

Circular walk taking in some of the WWII Bomber bases

Named routeLength 74 kmLocal walking route
Houghton Mill and Houghton Meadows Walk, Houghton MillWalking route2.9 km

A short, circular riverside walk, along flat terrain. Starting at Houghton Mill you'll be passing the remains of the old Huntingdon branch line viaduct and around the unspoiled and tranquil water meadows with wonderful views across to the Hemingfords.

Named routeLength 2.9 kmDuration 01:15Round tripLocal walking route
Huntingdon and Godmanchester Walk, Houghton MillWalking route12.8 km

Head off through a watery landscape in search of lost mills on this 8-mile circular walk through the delightful landscape of the Ouse valley. Mostly level ground, with several stiles, gates and steps.

Named routeLength 12.8 kmDuration 03:00Round tripLocal walking route
St Ives and the Hemingfords Walk, Houghton MillWalking route8 km

Starting from Houghton Mill, this relaxed walk takes in water meadows and the delightful Ouse Valley landscape, while also allowing you to to uncover the past glories of a market town. Mostly level ground, with several stiles, gates and steps.

Named routeLength 8 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
Love Lanepublic footpath · 332 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 332 mSurface dirtPath type: footway
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Cycling

32 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN 51Cycling route
Named routeRef 51National Cycle Network
LEL N>Edimburgh - 02 Saint Ives>SpaldingCycling route
Named route
Route 24Cycling route
Named routeRef 24Regional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route194 m
Named routeRef 51Length 194 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route125 m
Named routeRef 51Length 125 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface concrete
Main RouteCycling route422 m
Named routeRef 51Length 422 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Strawberry Fields (memorial)

📷 Wikipedia · Strawberry Fields (memorial) · CC BY-SA 3.0

Strawberry Fields (memorial)

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Riverside ParkUrban park4.4 km→🌱Hill Rise ParkUrban park2.8 km→🌱Judith's FieldUrban park3.9 km→🌱Godmanchester Recreation GroundUrban park4.7 km→🌱Nursery Road Play GroundUrban park4.8 km→⛪St Mary's ChurchReligious grounds1.6 km→