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Leicester abbey and 17th century mansion and ornamental gardens

13 ha

📷 Tim Heaton · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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BirdsWildlifeFungi
Free entryDogs welcome13 ha

Getting here

52.64772, -1.13846

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦56+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Rock Dove
  • 🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
  • ☕Café on site — a good base for a longer summer day out

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Bike parkingCaféParkingPicnic spotPlaygroundToilets

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Rock Dove, Mute Swan +53 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Rock Dove, Mute Swan +53 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Amanita'r Gwybed, Yellow Brain, Torth Felen +16 more · last seen 2026; Fungi — Amanita'r Gwybed, Yellow Brain, Torth Felen +16 more · last seen 2026

Varies

Foraging

Plants — Bramble, Red Dead-nettle, Elder +17 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, Green Shieldbug, Migrant Hawker +162 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, Green Shieldbug, Migrant Hawker +162 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Bramble, Butterfly-bush, Oxford Ragwort +136 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Bramble, Butterfly-bush, Oxford Ragwort +136 more · last seen 2026

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Leicestershire RoundWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
National Forest WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

200 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 63Cycling route
Named routeRef 63National Cycle Network
Leicester 'Route 2'Cycling route
Named routeRef 2Local cycle route
West End WayCycling route
Named routeRef West End WayLocal cycle route
Fosse2Cycling route
Named routeRef 48National Cycle Network
Inner RingwayCycling route
Named routeRef Inner RingwayLocal cycle route
Leicester 'Route 4'Cycling route
Named routeRef 4Local cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Pavilion Cafe, Abbey Park, Leicester

📷 Tim Heaton · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Pavilion Cafe, Abbey Park, Leicester

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🌱Abbey ParkUrban park200 m→🌱Abbey ParkUrban park200 m→🌱Spinney Hill ParkUrban park2.6 km→🌱Spinney Hill ParkUrban park2.6 km→🌱Western ParkUrban park3.1 km→🌱Western ParkUrban park3.1 km→

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