Saxon Meadows Play Area
0 ha
Plan your visit
🦅Birds🦉Wildlife🦋Insects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome0 ha
Getting here
52.46996, -1.20123
Open directionsv
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦44+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Jackdaw
- ☀️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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦44+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Jackdaw
- ☀️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
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
🦅Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Jackdaw, Robin +41 more · last seen 2025
Free
Birds — Woodpigeon, Jackdaw, Robin +41 more · last seen 2025
Free
🦋Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Plagiognathus (Plagiognathus) arbustorum, Dasineura fraxini, Oak Carl +33 more · last seen 2025
Free
🛝Family friendly
Strong match
playground; Urban park — family destination
Free
Dogs allowed with public access
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km1 signed route nearby
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Leicestershire RoundWalking route▾
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Named routeLength 51 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2.2 km▾
Named routeRef 50Length 2.2 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Weather for this location
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