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St Mary's Church

📷 Michael Garlick · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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WildlifeBirdsInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

52.94493, -0.16030

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • ☕Crafty Coffee — 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· Free

Best for

7 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Black-headed Gull, Moorhen, Blue Tit +21 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Black-headed Gull, Moorhen, Blue Tit +21 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Olibrus corticalis, Calodromius spilotus, Bembidion tetracolum +48 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Olibrus corticalis, Calodromius spilotus, Bembidion tetracolum +48 more · last seen 2026

Free

Family friendly

café

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Hawthorn, Great Willowherb, Wild Carrot +3 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Hawthorn, Great Willowherb, Wild Carrot +3 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

13 public paths nearby

Public paths
Haff Closepublic footpath · 70 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 70 mPath type: residential
Monks Roadpublic footpath · 73 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 73 mPath type: residential
King Johns Roadpublic footpath · 59 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 59 mPath type: residential
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Cycling

1 signed route nearby

Route 15Cycling route
Named routeRef 15National Cycle Network
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Horse riding

4 public paths nearby

Public paths
Packhorse Lanebridleway · 589 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 589 mPath type: bridleway
Packhorse Lanebridleway · 144 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 144 mPath type: residential
Packhorse Lanebridleway · 21 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 21 mPath type: bridleway
Packhorse Lanebridleway · 528 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 528 mPath type: bridleway

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Swineshead, St. Mary's Church: Western entrance

📷 Michael Garlick · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Swineshead, St. Mary's Church: Western entrance

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Nearby places

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✦Butter cross, SwinesheadHistoric site100 m→✦Manwar IngsHistoric site1 km→🐄The Ivy Farm ShopVisitor farm1 km→✦The Manwar Ings: remains of a motte and bailey castleHistoric site1 km→⛪St Peter and St Pauls ChurchReligious grounds4.7 km→🐄Manor Farm ShopVisitor farm1.3 km→

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