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St John the Baptist Church

BirdsWildlifeSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦110+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Blackbird
  • 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🐕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

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Robin +107 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Robin +107 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Holly, Bramble, Pendulous Sedge +106 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Holly, Bramble, Pendulous Sedge +106 more · last seen 2025

Free

Foraging

Plants — Bramble, Hawthorn, Hazel +17 more foraging species

Varies

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Willow Emerald Damselfly, Orange Ladybird, Leptura quadrifasciata +16 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Willow Emerald Damselfly, Orange Ladybird, Leptura quadrifasciata +16 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
1066 Country Walk - Bexhill LinkWalking route10 km
Named routeLength 10 kmRegional walking route
1066 Country WalkWalking route50 km
Named routeLength 50 kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

6 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
ESCC Cycle Route 209Cycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
ESCC Cycle Route 201Cycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
ESCC Cycle Route 207Cycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
ESCC Cycle Route 202Cycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Battle Schools Greenway (ESCC Cycle Route 100)Cycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Battle North (ESCC Cycle Route 110)Cycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Interior, St John the Baptist church, Netherfield

Interior, St John the Baptist church, Netherfield

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