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St George's Church

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦80+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Blue Tit
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🛝Playground 226m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

12 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blue Tit, Magpie +77 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Grade I listed building: CHURCH OF ST GEORGE; Religious grounds — local heritage

Free

Playgrounds

playground, toilets, parking

Free

Wildlife

Mammals — Hazel Dormouse, Hedgehog, Red Fox +11 more · last seen 2025

Free

Family friendly

playground, toilets

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Green Shieldbug, Comma +46 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Oftord to Canterbury CathedralWalking route

follows North Downs Way from Otford to Broughton Lees

Named routeRegional walking route
North Downs Way (Eastern)Walking route
Named routeNational walking route
WealdwayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Ightham Mote Circular Walk to Knole, Ightham MoteWalking route13.6 km

A circular from Ightham Mote through Kentish countryside, along the Greensand Way & areas of outstanding natural beauty, to Knole Park. Return to Ightham Mote via the Duchess Walk, Godden Green & Broadhoath Wood. Undulating trail. Not suitable for wheels.

Named routeLength 13.6 kmDuration 05:00Round tripLocal walking route
Ightham Mote Circular Walk to Oldbury Hill, Ightham MoteWalking route8.8 km

Enjoy this scenic circular walk from Ightham Mote to Oldbury Hill, which offers fine views across the Kentish countryside while passing through an area of mixed woodland as well as fish ponds and an old quarry, possibly dating to the Roman period.

Named routeLength 8.8 kmDuration 03:00Round tripLocal walking route
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Horse riding

2 public paths nearby

Public paths
Pilgrims Waybridleway · 7 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 7 mSurface asphaltPath type: footway
Pilgrims Waybridleway · 105 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 105 mSurface asphaltPath type: footway

Wildlife to spot

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