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52.72448, -2.39134
Open directionsv ✦ Scheduled Ancient Monument — Nationally protected archaeological site on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE). Scheduled monuments represent the best surviving examples of England's irreplaceable archaeological heritage.
Abbey Grade I listed building c. 1101
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 ✦ 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 🌤️ Visiting this summer
🌞 Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings ✦ 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 £ Free to visit — no entry charge🐕 Dogs welcome🦉 Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals
Free
🦅 Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Blue Tit, Great Tit, Robin +69 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Blue Tit, Great Tit, Robin +69 more · last seen 2025
Free
🦋 Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Rhyzobius lophanthae, 7-spot Ladybird, Nephus quadrimaculatus +24 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Rhyzobius lophanthae, 7-spot Ladybird, Nephus quadrimaculatus +24 more · last seen 2025
Free
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Varies
Trails nearby Within roughly 5 km 2 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Telford T50 Walking route 50 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 route Length 50 km Local walking route
Show on map The Way for the Millennium Walking route 65 km ▾
Newport to Burton on Trent
Named route Length 65 km Regional walking route
Show on map 69 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
NCN 552 Cycling route ▾
Named route Ref 552 National Cycle Network
Show on map Silkin Way Cycling route ▾
Cycle route that follows disused railway lines and canal beds. The path was opened in 1977 by Prime Minister James Callaghan, and was named after Lord Silkin; who was a parliamentarian responsible for creating New Towns including Telford.
Named route Ref SW Local cycle route
Show on map Telford Strategic Cycling Network Cycling route ▾
Named route Local cycle route
Show on map Route 81 Cycling route ▾
Named route Ref 81 National Cycle Network
Show on map Route 55 Cycling route ▾
Named route Ref 55 National Cycle Network
Show on map Main Route Cycling route 7 m ▾
Named route Ref 55 Length 7 m National Cycle Network On-road Surface asphalt
Show on map Photos Pool adjacent to Lilleshall Abbey
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Wildlife to spot
12,425 records · National Biodiversity Network
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Wildlife to spot 12,425 records · National Biodiversity Network 🐦 Birds 33 species
spring autumn
2025 ▾
Peregrine · Blue Tit · Robin · Carrion Crow · Blackbird +28
Peregrine Falco peregrinus Blue Tit Cyanistes caeruleus Robin Erithacus rubecula Carrion Crow Corvus corone Blackbird Turdus merula Hobby Falco subbuteo Redwing Turdus iliacus Great Tit Parus major Starling Sturnus vulgaris Chaffinch Fringilla coelebs Wren Troglodytes troglodytes Magpie Pica pica Tawny Owl Strix aluco Chiffchaff Phylloscopus collybita Skylark Alauda arvensis Woodpigeon Columba palumbus Dunnock Prunella modularis Blackcap Sylvia atricapilla Goldcrest Regulus regulus Grey Heron Ardea cinerea Jay Garrulus glandarius Kestrel Falco tinnunculus Barn Owl Tyto alba Rook Corvus frugilegus Swift Apus apus Long-tailed Tit Aegithalos caudatus Song Thrush Turdus philomelos Coal Tit Periparus ater Whitethroat Curruca communis Treecreeper Certhia familiaris House Sparrow Passer domesticus Goldfinch Carduelis carduelis Swallow Hirundo rustica 🦌 Mammals 3 species
winter spring summer autumn
2026 ▾
Brown Hare · Grey Squirrel · Hedgehog
Brown Hare Lepus europaeus Grey Squirrel Sciurus carolinensis2025 Hedgehog Erinaceus europaeus2025 🐸 Amphibians 1 species
autumn
2025 ▾
frogs and toads
Rhyzobius lophanthae · 7-spot Ladybird · Nephus quadrimaculatus · Rhyzobius chrysomeloides · Pine Ladybird +20
Rhyzobius lophanthae Rhyzobius lophanthae 7-spot Ladybird Coccinella septempunctata Nephus quadrimaculatus Nephus quadrimaculatus Rhyzobius chrysomeloides Rhyzobius chrysomeloides Pine Ladybird Exochomus quadripustulatus 24-spot Ladybird Subcoccinella vigintiquattuorpunctata Species observations from the last 10 years via NBN Atlas
Wildlife to spot 12,425 records · National Biodiversity Network 🐦 Birds 33 species
spring autumn
2025 ▾
Peregrine · Blue Tit · Robin · Carrion Crow · Blackbird +28
Peregrine Falco peregrinus Blue Tit Cyanistes caeruleus Robin Erithacus rubecula Carrion Crow Corvus corone Blackbird Turdus merula Hobby Falco subbuteo Redwing Turdus iliacus Great Tit Parus major Starling Sturnus vulgaris Chaffinch Fringilla coelebs Wren Troglodytes troglodytes Magpie Pica pica Tawny Owl Strix aluco Chiffchaff Phylloscopus collybita Skylark Alauda arvensis Woodpigeon Columba palumbus Dunnock Prunella modularis Blackcap Sylvia atricapilla Goldcrest Regulus regulus Grey Heron Ardea cinerea Jay Garrulus glandarius Kestrel Falco tinnunculus Barn Owl Tyto alba Rook Corvus frugilegus Swift Apus apus Long-tailed Tit Aegithalos caudatus Song Thrush Turdus philomelos Coal Tit Periparus ater Whitethroat Curruca communis Treecreeper Certhia familiaris House Sparrow Passer domesticus Goldfinch Carduelis carduelis Swallow Hirundo rustica 🦌 Mammals 3 species
winter spring summer autumn
2026 ▾
Brown Hare · Grey Squirrel · Hedgehog
Brown Hare Lepus europaeus Grey Squirrel Sciurus carolinensis2025 Hedgehog Erinaceus europaeus2025 🐸 Amphibians 1 species
autumn
2025 ▾
frogs and toads
Rhyzobius lophanthae · 7-spot Ladybird · Nephus quadrimaculatus · Rhyzobius chrysomeloides · Pine Ladybird +20
Rhyzobius lophanthae Rhyzobius lophanthae 7-spot Ladybird Coccinella septempunctata Nephus quadrimaculatus Nephus quadrimaculatus Rhyzobius chrysomeloides Rhyzobius chrysomeloides Pine Ladybird Exochomus quadripustulatus 24-spot Ladybird Subcoccinella vigintiquattuorpunctata Species observations from the last 10 years via NBN Atlas
Scymnus interruptus
Scymnus interruptus
Scymnus interruptus
Scymnus interruptus
16-spot Ladybird Tytthaspis sedecimpunctata
16-spot Ladybird Tytthaspis sedecimpunctata
Harlequin Ladybird Harmonia axyridis
Harlequin Ladybird Harmonia axyridis
Coccidula rufa Coccidula rufa
Coccidula rufa Coccidula rufa
Rhyzobius litura Rhyzobius litura
Rhyzobius litura Rhyzobius litura
Common Earwig Forficula auricularia/dentata agg.
Common Earwig Forficula auricularia/dentata agg.
22-spot Ladybird Psyllobora vigintiduopunctata
22-spot Ladybird Psyllobora vigintiduopunctata
2-spot Ladybird Adalia bipunctata
2-spot Ladybird Adalia bipunctata
Stethorus pusillus Stethorus pusillus
Stethorus pusillus Stethorus pusillus
Adonis' Ladybird Hippodamia variegata
Adonis' Ladybird Hippodamia variegata
10-spot Ladybird Adalia decempunctata
10-spot Ladybird Adalia decempunctata
Larch Ladybird Aphidecta obliterata
Larch Ladybird Aphidecta obliterata
14-spot Ladybird Propylea quattuordecimpunctata
14-spot Ladybird Propylea quattuordecimpunctata
Scymnus suturalis Scymnus suturalis
Scymnus suturalis Scymnus suturalis
Cream-streaked Ladybird Harmonia quadripunctata
Cream-streaked Ladybird Harmonia quadripunctata
Kidney-spot Ladybird Chilocorus renipustulatus
Kidney-spot Ladybird Chilocorus renipustulatus
Eupeodes corollae Eupeodes corollae
Eupeodes corollae Eupeodes corollae
Syrphus Syrphus
Syrphus Syrphus
Emperor Dragonfly Anax imperator
Emperor Dragonfly Anax imperator Events & activities nearby Switch provider to compare local events, tours and bookable activities.
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