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Ornamental Garden

4 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome4 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦51+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Blackbird
  • 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
Parking

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Mallard +48 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Wildlife

Mammals — Hedgehog, Grey Squirrel, Mole +15 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Small White, Gatekeeper, Small Tortoiseshell +47 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Cow Parsley, Common Nettle, Himalayan Balsam +65 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Grade II* listed building: ORANGERY, SCREEN WALL AND POTTING SHEDS APPROXIMATELY 200 METRES NORTH EAST OF HEATH HOUSE

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Weaver WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Churnet WayWalking route
Named route
Stone Circles ChallengeWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Staffordshire Way (Rushton Spencer - Cannock Chase)Walking route76 km

Staffordshire Way, part Rushton Spencer - Cannock Chase

Named routeLength 76 kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Churnet Valley CyclewayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route

Wildlife to spot

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