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St Joseph's Roman Catholic Church

Plan your visit

FamilyPlayBirds
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦69+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Blackbird
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • The Village 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
CaféParking· PaidPlaygroundToilets

Best for

12 activities

Family friendly

playground, café, toilets

Free

Playgrounds

playground, toilets, café, parking

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Blue Tit +66 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Blue Tit +66 more · last seen 2025

Free

Picnic day out

café, toilets, car park

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Banded Demoiselle, White-legged Damselfly, Scarce Chaser +232 more · last seen 2026

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby · 9 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Heart of England WayWalking route
Named routeListed length 161kmRegional walking route
Shakespeare's Avon WayWalking route142 km

From the source at Naseby, Northamptonshire to the Severn at Tewkesbury

Named routeRef SAWLength 142 kmRegional walking route
E2 hiking trail BirminghamWalking route
Named routeNational walking route
Arden WayWalking route
Named routeListed length 42Regional walking route
Middle Littleton Tithe Barn Walk, Middle LittletonWalking route9.9 km

Circular walk along the River Avon and field paths, country lanes with gates, stiles and bridges. Can be muddy when wet. Walking boots are recommended.

Named routeLength 9.9 kmDuration 04:00Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 41Cycling route
Named routeRef 41National Cycle Network
Stratford-WelfordCycling route
Named routeRef SWLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route3.3 km
Named routeRef 41Length 3.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

St Joseph the Worker Catholic Church Bidford-on-Avon

St Joseph the Worker Catholic Church Bidford-on-Avon

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