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St John's Church

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BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦105+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Moorhen and Chaffinch
  • 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
Parking

Best for

5 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Moorhen, Chaffinch, Carrion Crow +102 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Moorhen, Chaffinch, Carrion Crow +102 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

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

Free

Churchyard walks

Churchyard or religious grounds — wildlife sanctuary and quiet reflection

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
Monarch's WayWalking route990 km

approximate route of Charles II's escape

Named routeRef MWLength 990 kmRegional walking route
Staffordshire Way (Cannock Chase South)Walking route

Staffordshire Way, part Cannock Chase - south

Named routeRegional walking route
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths
Sling Lanebridleway · 524 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 524 mSurface gravelPath type: track

Wildlife to spot

Photos

St John's church, Stretton, east end

St John's church, Stretton, east end

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