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St John's Gardens

📷 Neil Owen · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

BirdsWildlifePicnic
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

50.61994, -2.45155

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦51+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Mallard
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • ☕Hamiltons Cafe — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Bike parkingCaféParking· PaidToilets

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Mallard, Dunnock +48 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Robin, Mallard, Dunnock +48 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals

Free

Picnic day out

café, toilets, car park; Urban park — open green space

Free

Family friendly

café, toilets; Urban park — family destination

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: King Charles III England Coast Path: Portland to Lulworth

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

6 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Jubilee Trail (Dorset)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
South West Coast Path (Section 49: Isle of Portland Circuit)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
South West Coast Path (Section 50: Ferrybridge to Lulworth Cove)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
King Charles III England Coast Path: Portland to LulworthWalking route
Named routeRef ECPNational walking route
South Dorset RidgewayWalking route
Named routeRef SDRRegional walking route
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Cycling

63 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Rodwell TrailCycling route
Named route
National Cycle Network Route 26Cycling route
Named routeRef 26National Cycle Network
N/ACycling route105 m
Named routeLength 105 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route86 m
Named routeLength 86 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route916 m
Named routeRef 26Length 916 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route33 m
Named routeLength 33 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

A quiet corner for some rest

📷 Neil Owen · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

A quiet corner for some rest

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Lodmoor Country ParkUrban park900 m→🌱Sluice GardensUrban park700 m→🌱Nothe GardensUrban park1.5 km→🌱Radipole ParkUrban park1 km→🏞️LODMOORCountry park1.3 km→🌱WillowbrookUrban park2.2 km→

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