St James's Church
Plan your visit
Getting here
50.87360, -2.35197
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦79+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Carrion Crow and Great Tit
- ✦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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦79+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Carrion Crow and Great Tit
- ✦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
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Carrion Crow, Great Tit, Robin +76 more · last seen 2024
Heritage
Very strong match
Grade I listed building: CHURCH OF ST MARY AND ST JAMES; Religious grounds — local heritage
Wildlife
Very strong match
Mammals — Hedgehog, Grey Squirrel, Bat +14 more · last seen 2022
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Red Admiral, Small White, Small Tortoiseshell +42 more · last seen 2023
Churchyard walks
Good match
Churchyard or religious grounds — wildlife sanctuary and quiet reflection
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
1 signed route nearby · 7 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Wessex RidgewayWalking route
🚴Cycling
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
North Dorset Cycle WayCycling route
🚵Mountain biking
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Mountain biking
Wessex Ridgeway TrailMountain bike route
Wildlife to spot
Photos
Hazlebury Bryan, St. Mary and St. James's Church: The organ
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