John Cox Recreational Area
Getting here
51.64410, 0.60336
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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
- ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
- 🛝Playground 161m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
- 🛝Playground 161m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Black-headed Gull +84 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Black-headed Gull +84 more · last seen 2026
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Peacock, 7-spot Ladybird, Small White +67 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Peacock, 7-spot Ladybird, Small White +67 more · last seen 2026
Playgrounds
Strong match
playground
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed with public access
Family friendly
Strong match
playground; Urban park — family destination
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
1 signed route nearby · 15 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
St Peter's WayWalking route66 km
Wildlife to spot
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