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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

  • 🐝38+ species of insects recorded here — summer is peak season; Meadow Brown and Speckled Wood are among those observed
  • 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

Best for

8 activities

Heritage

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

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Meadow Brown, Speckled Wood, Green-veined White +35 more · last seen 2025

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Grey Heron, Magpie, Little Egret +8 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Churchyard walks

Churchyard or religious grounds — wildlife sanctuary and quiet reflection

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Grey Heron, Magpie, Little Egret +8 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Outer Aylesbury RingWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Bernwood Jubilee WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Islip-HortonCycling route
Named routeXcn
National Byway (Bernwood Forest Loop)Cycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
National Byway (Bucks)Cycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route

Wildlife to spot

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