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Parkland and gardens of Cockfield Hall

28 ha
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Dogs welcome28 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦104+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Carrion Crow
  • 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

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking· Free

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow, Blue Tit +101 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow, Blue Tit +101 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Large White, Elephant Hawk-moth, Common Footman +189 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Large White, Elephant Hawk-moth, Common Footman +189 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Mistletoe, Daisy, Spear Thistle +22 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Mistletoe, Daisy, Spear Thistle +22 more · last seen 2026

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic; Plants — Dandelion, Pedunculate Oak, Sweet Chestnut +1 more foraging species

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 public path nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

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Cycling

8 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 42Cycling route
Named routeRef 42Regional cycle route
NCN National Route 1Cycling route
Named routeRef 1National Cycle Network
Heart of Suffolk RouteCycling route
Named routeRef HoSRRegional cycle route
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United Kingdom 1Cycling route
Named routeRef EV12International cycle route
Main RouteCycling route39 m
Named routeRef 1Length 39 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route339 m
Named routeRef 1Length 339 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

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