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Garnstone Park

50 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome50 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦75+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Blackbird
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Good to know

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

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Jackdaw +72 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Wildlife

Mammals — Brown Hare, Rabbit, Hedgehog +14 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Cleavers, Holly, Ivy +98 more · last seen 2024

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Family friendly

Urban park — family destination

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

13 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Remains of the walled garden at Garnstone Park

Remains of the walled garden at Garnstone Park

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