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St Chad's Church

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BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦78+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Rook and Woodpigeon
  • ☀️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

Good to know

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

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Rook, Woodpigeon, Chiffchaff +75 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Mammals — Grey Squirrel, Rabbit, Soprano Pipistrelle +13 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Small White, 7-spot Ladybird, Small Tortoiseshell +28 more · last seen 2025

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Heritage

Grade II* listed building: CHURCH OF SAINT CHAD AND ATTACHED ARCHWAY; Religious grounds — local heritage

Free

Family friendly

playground

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Newcastle WayWalking route40 km

Market Drayton to Mow Cop

Named routeLength 40 kmRegional walking route
Weaver WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Cheshire CircuitWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

19 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Cheshire CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef 70Regional cycle route
Route 551Cycling route
Named routeRef 551National Cycle Network
NCN 552Cycling route
Named routeRef 552National Cycle Network
hodnet-market draytonCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route573 m
Named routeRef 552Length 573 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route10 m
Named routeRef 552Length 10 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

St. Chad's church, Norton-in-Hales

St. Chad's church, Norton-in-Hales

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