St James's Church
Plan your visit
Getting here
54.18698, -1.44034
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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 Blackbird and Woodpigeon
- ✦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
- 🐦78+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Woodpigeon
- ✦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 — Blackbird, Woodpigeon, Blue Tit +75 more · last seen 2025
Heritage
Very strong match
Grade I listed building: CHURCH OF ST JAMES; Religious grounds — local heritage
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Blackbird, Woodpigeon, Blue Tit +75 more · last seen 2025
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Peacock, Green-veined White, Small White +34 more · last seen 2019
Seasonal nature
Good match
Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Wych Elm, Blackthorn +16 more · last seen 2019
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
2 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Ripon Sanctuary WayWalking route16 km
Ripon Rowel WalkWalking route
🚴Cycling
2 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Thirsk Station Cycle RouteCycling route
N/ACycling route1.9 km
Wildlife to spot
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