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Site of Commandry of St John of Jerusalem

4 ha

📷 Adrian S Pye · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeInsects
Free entryDogs welcome4 ha

Getting here

52.58204, 0.87811

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦89+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Jackdaw and Woodpigeon
  • ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🧺Picnic area on site — summer afternoons here are an easy, low-cost day out

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking· FreePicnic spotPlayground

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Jackdaw, Woodpigeon, Blue Tit +86 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Jackdaw, Woodpigeon, Blue Tit +86 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Marmalade Hoverfly, Swollen-thighed Beetle +20 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site; Grade I listed building nearby: CHURCH OF SS PETER AND PAUL

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Ivy, New Zealand Pigmyweed, Wych Elm +9 more · last seen 2025

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
London to Walsingham - stage 07Walking route
Named routeRef LW07Local walking route
Peddars WayWalking route74 km
Named routeLength 74 kmNational walking route
Fen Roadpublic footpath · 1.1 km
Public pathpublic footpathLength 1.1 kmPath type: track
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Cycling

26 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Blue PedalwayCycling route
Named routeRef BluePoint-to-pointLocal cycle route
Route 13Cycling route
Named routeRef 13National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route8.1 km
Named routeRef 13Length 8.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route117 m
Named routeLength 117 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route126 m
Named routeLength 126 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.4 km
Named routeRef 13Length 1.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Peddars Way Cycle RouteMountain bike route83.6 km

The Peddars Way with suggested detours to avoid footpath-only sections.

Named routeLength 83.6 kmNational Cycle Network

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Earthwork; site of an ancient Preceptory

📷 Adrian S Pye · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Earthwork; site of an ancient Preceptory

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Carbrooke Millennium GreenUrban park300 m→✦Watton Clock TowerHistoric site3.8 km→🌱Loch NeatonUrban park3.5 km→🌱The Saham Toney Playing FieldUrban park4.5 km→⛪St Peter and St Paul's ChurchReligious grounds100 m→🐄Melsop Farm ParkVisitor farm4.4 km→