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St Mary and the Holy Rood Church

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BirdsWildlifeSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

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 Woodpigeon and Blackbird
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🐕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
ParkingToilets

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Wren +48 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Wren +48 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Pale Persicaria, Reed Canary-grass, Common Reed +43 more · last seen 2021; Plants — Pale Persicaria, Reed Canary-grass, Common Reed +43 more · last seen 2021

Free

Family friendly

toilets

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Easy access

parking, toilets

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

16 public paths nearby

Public paths
Hunter Waypublic footpath · 241 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 241 mSurface pavedPath type: footway

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Interior, Church of St Mary and The Holy Rood, Donington

Interior, Church of St Mary and The Holy Rood, Donington

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