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Upper Saxondale Tennis Club

21 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome21 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦52+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Fieldfare and Egyptian Goose
  • ☀️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 — Fieldfare, Egyptian Goose, Green Woodpecker +49 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Fieldfare, Egyptian Goose, Green Woodpecker +49 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Meadow Brown, Small White, Green-veined White +133 more · last seen 2026

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

7 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Grantham Canal Bi-Centenial Canalside WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
The Smew TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Shoveler TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Goldeneye TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Notts Wolds WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

63 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 15Cycling route
Named routeRef 15National Cycle Network
Fosse 2Cycling route
Named routeRef 48National Cycle Network
Family Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Gedling Village <> Burton JoyceCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
West Bridgford to Cotgrave (via A52)Cycling route
Named routeUk Nottinghamshire
Burton Joyce <> ColwickCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Mountain Bike RouteMountain bike route
Named route

Wildlife to spot

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