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Medieval Settlement, south-east of Upton Cressett Hall

5 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsHeritageWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome5 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦74+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Yellowhammer and Swallow
  • 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

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Yellowhammer, Swallow, House Martin +71 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access; Grade I listed building nearby: Gatehouse at Upton Cressett Hall

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Yellowhammer, Swallow, House Martin +71 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Beautiful Demoiselle, Azure Damselfly, Dock Bug +76 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Bramble, Ash, Hazel +171 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

7 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

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Cycling

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Mercian WayCycling route
Named routeRef 45National Cycle Network

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Upton Cressett medieval village

Upton Cressett medieval village

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