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King George V Park

10 ha

📷 Phil Williams · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

PicnicFamilyBirds
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome10 ha

Getting here

51.37662, -2.13566

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦58+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blue Tit and Great Tit
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking· PaidPicnic spotPlaygroundToilets

Best for

10 activities

Picnic day out

picnic area, toilets, car park; Urban park — open green space

Free

Family friendly

playground, toilets, picnic area; Urban park — family destination

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Blue Tit, Great Tit, Goldfinch +55 more · last seen 2026

Free

Playgrounds

playground, toilets, parking

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Blue Tit, Great Tit, Goldfinch +55 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Eristalis tenax, Hornet Hoverfly, Eristalis pertinax +151 more · last seen 2026

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby · 12 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Kennet and Avon Canal TrailWalking route140 km

Rivers linked by a canal. The name refers to the entire navigable length. From Bristol the way is the Avon. The canal is from Bath to Newbury. From there to Reading the way is the Kennet. 53 locks to Summit Pound (150 m asl) and 54 down to Reading.

Named routeRef K&ALength 140 kmRegional walking route
Murray Walkpublic footpath · 160 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 160 mSurface asphaltPath type: cycleway
Murray Walkpublic footpath · 45 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 45 mSurface asphaltPath type: cycleway
Murray Walkpublic footpath · 53 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 53 mSurface asphaltPath type: cycleway
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Cycling

63 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Wiltshire CyclewayCycling route155 km
Named routeRef WCLength 155 kmRound tripRegional cycle route
Route 403Cycling route
Named routeRef 403National Cycle Network
EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route - part United Kingdom 4Cycling route
Named routeRef EV2International cycle route
Wiltshire Cycleway, Pewsey ValeCycling route
Named routePoint-to-pointLocal cycle route
National Cycle Network Route 4Cycling route
Named routeRef 4National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route2.7 km
Named routeRef 4Length 2.7 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Party in the Park

📷 Phil Williams · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Party in the Park

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