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Matthew Flinders Park

2 ha
BirdsWildlifeSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome2 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 Chaffinch
  • ☀️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

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Chaffinch, Blackbird +48 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Chaffinch, Blackbird +48 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Reed Canary-grass, Pale Persicaria, Common Reed +42 more · last seen 2021; Plants — Reed Canary-grass, Pale Persicaria, Common Reed +42 more · last seen 2021

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground; Urban park — family destination

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

8 public paths nearby

Public paths
Hunter Waypublic footpath · 241 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 241 mSurface pavedPath type: footway

Wildlife to spot

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