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Medieval settlement at Brockington, immediately north east of Brockington Farm

4 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsHeritageWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome4 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦83+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Short-eared Owl and Merlin
  • 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

Good to know

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

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Short-eared Owl, Merlin, Mallard +80 more · last seen 2026

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Short-eared Owl, Merlin, Mallard +80 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Meadow Brown, Small White, Banded Demoiselle +45 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Burnt Orchid, Lateral Cryphaea, Rambling Tail-moss +26 more · last seen 2024

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Jubilee Trail (Dorset)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
The Hardy WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Brockington Lanepublic footpath · 1.3 km
Public pathpublic footpathLength 1.3 kmPath type: track
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Cycling

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National BywayCycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
North Dorset Cycle WayCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route

Wildlife to spot

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