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Nielson Playing Field

2 ha

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BirdsWildlifePlay
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome2 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦61+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Woodpigeon
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Great Tit +58 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Great Tit +58 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Family friendly

playground

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Egle ciliata, Marmalade Hoverfly, Hairy-footed Flower Bee +3 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Egle ciliata, Marmalade Hoverfly, Hairy-footed Flower Bee +3 more · last seen 2026

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

14 signed routes nearby · 6 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Thames Path - alternateWalking route

avoids sole ferry crossing just before Shepperton

Named routeRef TPaltRegional walking route
LOOP link to Fulwell stationWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Thames Down LinkWalking route
Named routeRef TDLRegional walking route
Hogsmill Valley WalkWalking route
Named routeRef HVWLocal walking route
Chessington Countryside WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

105 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
LCN 34Cycling route
Named routeRef 34Local cycle route
Hersham station/Walton routeCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route CCycling route
Named routeRef CRegional cycle route
Cycleway 28Cycling route
Named routeRef C28
Tamsin TrailCycling route
Named routeRound tripLocal cycle route
LCN 75Cycling route
Named routeRef 75Local cycle route
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Horse riding

5 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Play area, Nielson Playing Field

Play area, Nielson Playing Field

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