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Castle Field

12 ha

Plan your visit

PicnicBirdsWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome12 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦78+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Goldfinch and Shoveler
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • 🐕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
ParkingPicnic spotToilets

Best for

8 activities

Picnic day out

picnic area, toilets, car park; Urban park — open green space

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Goldfinch, Shoveler, Coal Tit +75 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Goldfinch, Shoveler, Coal Tit +75 more · last seen 2026; Good quality semi-improved grassland priority habitat

Free

Family friendly

toilets, picnic area; Urban park — family destination

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Common Darter, Emperor Dragonfly, 24-spot Ladybird +3 more · last seen 2026; Semi-improved grassland — butterflies and wildflowers

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Cycling

4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Main RouteCycling route690 m
Named routeRef 552Length 690 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route941 m
Named routeRef 552Length 941 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route170 m
Named routeRef 552Length 170 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route526 m
Named routeRef 552Length 526 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Wicksteed Park Nature Reserve - Castle Field 6

Wicksteed Park Nature Reserve - Castle Field 6

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