St John the Baptist's Church
Plan your visit
Getting here
50.91967, -3.38161
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦50+ 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
- 🛝Playground 254m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦50+ 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
- 🛝Playground 254m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Blackbird, Woodpigeon, Robin +47 more · last seen 2026
Heritage
Very strong match
Grade I listed building: CHURCH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST; Religious grounds — local heritage
Playgrounds
Strong match
playground, toilets, parking
Family friendly
Strong match
playground, toilets
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Blackbird, Woodpigeon, Robin +47 more · last seen 2026
Churchyard walks
Good match
Churchyard or religious grounds — wildlife sanctuary and quiet reflection
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
7 signed routes nearby · 24 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Two Counties WayWalking route90 km
A long distance walk of 56 miles (90km) from Taunton to Starcross on the Exe estuary.
Westleigh Quarry TrailWalking route
Burlescombe TrailWalking route
Uffculme Village TrailWalking route
Willand Village TrailWalking route
Blackdown Viewpublic footpath · 144 m
Chains Roadpublic footpath · 35 m
🚴Cycling
38 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
NCN 3 Link to Tiverton ParkwayCycling route
Route 3Cycling route527.7 km
Main RouteCycling route890 m
Main RouteCycling route415 m
Main RouteCycling route1.4 km
Main RouteCycling route200 m
Wildlife to spot
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