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St John the Baptist's Church

📷 Richard Croft · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

53.48682, -0.32669

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦70+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Blackbird
  • ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • ☕The Dunn Deal Tea Rooms — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food

Good to know

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

Best for

10 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Blackbird, Blue Tit +67 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Robin, Blackbird, Blue Tit +67 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Grade II* listed building: CHURCH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST; Religious grounds — local heritage

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Churchyard walks

Churchyard or religious grounds — wildlife sanctuary and quiet reflection

Free

Family friendly

café

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby · 5 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Viking Way (Barnetby to Whitwell)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Nev Cole WayWalking route93 km
Named routeLength 93 kmRegional walking route
Wood Farm Closepublic footpath · 26 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 26 mPath type: residential
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Cycling

4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 1Cycling route

NCN 1 Lincoln to Humber

Named routeRef 1National Cycle Network
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United Kingdom 3Cycling route

Lincoln - Whitby

Named routeRef EV12International cycle route
Main RouteCycling route1.1 km
Named routeRef 1Length 1.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route4.3 km
Named routeRef 1Length 4.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Swallow, Rothwell, Binbrook, Walesby Top loopMountain bike route58 km
Named routeLength 58 kmLocal cycle route

Wildlife to spot

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St.John the Baptist's church

📷 Richard Croft · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

St.John the Baptist's church

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🦉NETTLETON TOPNature reserve1.2 km→✦Medieval fishponds 380m south east of Nursery LodgeHistoric site1 km→⛪St Peter and St Paul's ChurchReligious grounds1.2 km→⛪Nettleton Methodist ChurchReligious grounds1.3 km→✦Caistor Roman townHistoric site1.2 km→✦Hundon ManorHistoric site2.2 km→