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Hardwick Park

59 ha

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BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome59 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦92+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Moorhen
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕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
Parking· Paid

Best for

11 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Mallard, Moorhen, Canada Goose +89 more · last seen 2025; Lowland fens — specialist fen birds and passage waders

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Mallard, Moorhen, Canada Goose +89 more · last seen 2025; Lowland fens priority habitat

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Common Blue Damselfly, Blue-tailed Damselfly, Azure Damselfly +17 more · last seen 2025; Lowland fens — fen dragonflies and rare invertebrates

Free

Heritage

Grade II* listed building: GOTHICK GATEHOUSE TO HARDWICK PARK

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 12 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Hardwick Park & Bishop's FenWalking route
Named routeRef 7Round tripLocal walking route
Historical Circuit WalkWalking route
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
H100 - SedgefieldWalking route
Named routeRef 12Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Hardwick Park circular routeCycling route
Named routeRound tripLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route520 m
Named routeRef 1Length 520 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route125 m
Named routeRef 1Length 125 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route4.8 km
Named routeRef 1Length 4.8 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

9 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Ha-ha and park fencing in Hardwick Park

Ha-ha and park fencing in Hardwick Park

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