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St John's Church

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦71+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Swallow and Blue Tit
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking 53m away — 4 car parks within reach

Good to know

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

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Swallow, Blue Tit, Robin +68 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Swallow, Blue Tit, Robin +68 more · last seen 2025; Good quality semi-improved grassland priority habitat

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Lesser Stag Beetle, Harlequin Ladybird, Peacock +4 more · last seen 2019; Semi-improved grassland — butterflies and wildflowers

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Ramsons · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Religious grounds — local heritage

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Staffordshire Way (Rushton Spencer - Cannock Chase)Walking route76 km

Staffordshire Way, part Rushton Spencer - Cannock Chase

Named routeLength 76 kmRegional walking route
Exploring Sudbury - Village Trail, Sudbury HallWalking route2 km

The main trail covers a mix of terrain including cobbles, uneven surfaces and depending on the weather parts may be muddy. Through Sudbury village, the trail follows roads, some have pavements while others do not.

Named routeLength 2 kmDuration 00:45-01:00Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

10 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 549Cycling route
Named routeRef 549National Cycle Network
N/ACycling route151 m
Named routeLength 151 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface concrete
N/ACycling route135 m
Named routeLength 135 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route228 m
Named routeLength 228 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route911 m
Named routeLength 911 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route83 m
Named routeLength 83 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface concrete

Wildlife to spot

Photos

St. John's church, Marchington Woodlands

St. John's church, Marchington Woodlands

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