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Bucknell Playing Field

2 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifePlay
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome2 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦97+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Little Ringed Plover and Yellow Wagtail
  • ☀️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

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Little Ringed Plover, Yellow Wagtail, Shelduck +94 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Little Ringed Plover, Yellow Wagtail, Shelduck +94 more · last seen 2025

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground; Urban park — family destination

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Emperor Dragonfly, Blue-tailed Damselfly, Common Blue Damselfly +15 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Cross Bucks WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
The Roman WayWalking route274.5 km
Named routeLength 274.5 kmRegional walking route
Bicester West Health RouteWalking route5 km
Named routeLength 5 kmLocal walking route
Langford Health RouteWalking route5 km
Named routeLength 5 kmLocal walking route
Bicester North East Health RouteWalking route5 km
Named routeLength 5 kmLocal walking route
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Cycling

61 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN 51Cycling route
Named routeRef 51National Cycle Network
BR1Cycling route
Named routeRef BR1Local cycle route
BR10Cycling route
Named routeRef BR10Local cycle route
BR11Cycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
BR22Cycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
BR15Cycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Approaching Bucknell from the north.

Approaching Bucknell from the north.

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