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Site of a college and Benedictine Abbey, St Mary's Church

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Plan your visit

BirdsHeritageWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome0 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦87+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Robin
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🛝Playground 138m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Blackbird, Robin, Chaffinch +84 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Grade I listed building: CHURCH OF ST MARY; Historic site with public access

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Blackbird, Robin, Chaffinch +84 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Lagria hirta, 14-spot Ladybird, Pine Ladybird +35 more · last seen 2024

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Green Alkanet, Ground-ivy, Yellow Corydalis +47 more · last seen 2024

Free

Playgrounds

playground

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby · 4 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Trent Valley WayWalking route304 km
Named routeLength 304 kmPoint-to-pointRegional walking route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

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