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Hannikins Farm Recreation Ground

2 ha

📷 Chris Morgan · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

BirdsWildlifePlay
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome2 ha

Getting here

51.63799, 0.40405

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦65+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Blue Tit
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground 288m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blue Tit, Robin +62 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Blue Tit, Robin +62 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Family friendly

playground

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Dark-edged Bee-fly, Juniper Shieldbug, Bibio lanigerus +10 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Dark-edged Bee-fly, Juniper Shieldbug, Bibio lanigerus +10 more · last seen 2026

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby · 8 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
St Peter's WayWalking route66 km
Named routeLength 66 kmRegional walking route
Footpath 4public footpath · 292 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 292 mSurface pavedPath type: footway
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Cycling

13 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN National Route 13Cycling route
Named routeRef 13National Cycle Network
NCN National Route 13Cycling route
Named routeRef 13National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route123 m
Named routeRef 13Length 123 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route708 m
Named routeRef 13Length 708 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route137 m
Named routeRef 13Length 137 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route74 m
Named routeRef 13Length 74 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Pavilion at Hannikins Recreation Ground

📷 Chris Morgan · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Pavilion at Hannikins Recreation Ground

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🌱Lake MeadowsUrban park1.1 km→🌱Lake MeadowsUrban park1.1 km→🌱Lake MeadowsUrban park1.1 km→🌱Rhododendron RowUrban park1.1 km→🌱Norsey WoodUrban park2.3 km→🌱Queens ParkUrban park1 km→

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