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St Helen's Church

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BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦67+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wigeon and Shoveler
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

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

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Wigeon, Shoveler, Pochard +64 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Wigeon, Shoveler, Pochard +64 more · last seen 2026

Free

Heritage

Grade II* listed building: PARISH CHURCH OF ST HELEN; Religious grounds — local heritage

Free

Churchyard walks

Churchyard or religious grounds — wildlife sanctuary and quiet reflection

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Yew, Elm, Hart's-Tongue +8 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 public path nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

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Cycling

41 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 53Cycling route
Named routeRef 53National Cycle Network
The Green WheelCycling route
Named routeRef 21Round tripRegional cycle route
The Green WheelCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Wellingtonia CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef WellingtoniaLocal cycle route
Flax Factory CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef Flax FactoryLocal cycle route
Route 12Cycling route
Named routeRef 12National Cycle Network

Wildlife to spot

Photos

St Helen's church, Folksworth

St Helen's church, Folksworth

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