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Holy Trinity Church

📷 Eirian Evans · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

52.63931, -2.53776

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

9 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Peregrine, Hobby, Little Ringed Plover +75 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Peregrine, Hobby, Little Ringed Plover +75 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, 24-spot Ladybird, Harlequin Ladybird +56 more · last seen 2026; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, 24-spot Ladybird, Harlequin Ladybird +56 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Hart's-Tongue, Wallflower, Red Valerian +127 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Hart's-Tongue, Wallflower, Red Valerian +127 more · last seen 2025

Free

Foraging

Plants — Hazel, Garlic Mustard, Common Sorrel +18 more foraging species

Varies

Playgrounds

playground

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

10 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Telford T50Walking route50 km

The T50 Trail links parks, woods, nature reserves, and historic sites across Telford, starting and ending at Town Park. It’s easily accessible from estates and bus routes, with key points at Ironbridge, The Wrekin, Lilleshall Hill, and Granville Park.

Named routeLength 50 kmLocal walking route
South Telford Heritage TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
George Maw Trail, Benthall HallWalking route6.1 km

This can be muddy in wet weather and winter months, so sensible walking footwear is advised. This route includes stiles, lots of steps and some steep climbs. The parkland in front of Benthall Hall contains cattle at certain times of year.

Named routeLength 6.1 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
Shropshire Way - stage 08Walking route20.1 km
Named routeRef ShW08Length 20.1 kmLocal walking route
Shropshire Way - stage 09Walking route17.1 km
Named routeRef ShW09Length 17.1 kmLocal walking route
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Cycling

33 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Mercian WayCycling route
Named routeRef 45National Cycle Network
Around the WrekinCycling route

Part of Telford Strategic Cycle Routes

Named routeLocal cycle route
Route NCR45Cycling route
Named routeRef NCR45
Telford Strategic Cycling NetworkCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
N/ACycling route418 m
Named routeLength 418 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
N/ACycling route10 m
Named routeLength 10 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

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Holy Trinity Church, Buildwas

📷 Eirian Evans · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Holy Trinity Church, Buildwas

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🌱Woodlands ParkUrban park3.7 km→🦉ROUGH PARKNature reserve4.2 km→🦉DAWLEY HAMLETSNature reserve5 km→🌱Dale End ParkUrban park2.8 km→🌱Woodlands ParkUrban park3.7 km→🌱Holywell MeadowUrban park4 km→

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