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St John the Baptist's Church

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦76+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Shoveler and Wigeon
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • Costa — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
CaféParking· Paid

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Shoveler, Wigeon, Black-tailed Godwit +73 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Shoveler, Wigeon, Black-tailed Godwit +73 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Red Admiral, Large White, Gatekeeper +22 more · last seen 2024

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Creeping Buttercup, Hard Rush +85 more · last seen 2025

Free

Family friendly

café

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Sandlings WalkWalking route89 km

Southwold to Rushmere Heath on the outskirts of Ipswich

Named routeLength 89 kmRegional walking route
Suffolk Coast PathWalking route80 km
Named routeLength 80 kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

7 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 41Cycling route
Named routeRef 41Regional cycle route
Route 42Cycling route
Named routeRef 42Regional cycle route
NCN National Route 1Cycling route
Named routeRef 1National Cycle Network
Heart of Suffolk RouteCycling route
Named routeRef HoSRRegional cycle route
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United Kingdom 1Cycling route
Named routeRef EV12International cycle route
Wolf WayCycling route400 km
Named routeRef Wolf WayLength 400 kmRound tripLocal cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

St John the Baptist's church in Saxmundham

St John the Baptist's church in Saxmundham

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