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Prehistoric to Romano-British ritual, funerary and settlement remains on Par Beach, St Martin's

2 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeInsects
Free entryDogs welcome2 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦118+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for House Sparrow and Robin
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • Café on site — a good base for a longer summer day out

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
CaféToilets

Best for

4 activities

Bird watching

Birds — House Sparrow, Robin, Wren +115 more · last seen 2025; Birds — House Sparrow, Robin, Wren +115 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Insect spotting

Lowland heathland — silver-studded blue and heath fritillary butterflies; Insects — Yellow Meadow Ant, Nebria salina, Myrmica sabuleti +2 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Wildlife to spot

Photos

St Martin's Higher Town Bay 1990

St Martin's Higher Town Bay 1990

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