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St Mary's Church

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦83+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Moorhen and Woodpigeon
  • 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

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Moorhen, Woodpigeon, Jackdaw +80 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Moorhen, Woodpigeon, Jackdaw +80 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

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

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Churchyard walks

Churchyard or religious grounds — wildlife sanctuary and quiet reflection

Free

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: Bernwood Jubilee Way; Named hiking route nearby: Bernwood Jubilee Way

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Cross Bucks WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Langford Health RouteWalking route5 km
Named routeLength 5 kmLocal walking route
Bernwood Jubilee WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Bicester North East Health RouteWalking route5 km
Named routeLength 5 kmLocal walking route
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Cycling

27 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN 51Cycling route
Named routeRef 51National Cycle Network
BR11Cycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
BR15Cycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
BR13Cycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
National Byway (Bernwood Forest Loop)Cycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
BR14Cycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Interior of St Mary's church, Marsh Gibbon

Interior of St Mary's church, Marsh Gibbon

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