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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

  • 🐦85+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Curlew and Woodpigeon
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • Tealightful Teas at Rutland Caravan and Camping Park — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
CaféPlayground

Best for

11 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Curlew, Woodpigeon, Rook +82 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

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

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Curlew, Woodpigeon, Rook +82 more · last seen 2025

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Phragmidium bulbosum, Rose Rust, Violet Bramble Rust +20 more · last seen 2025

Varies

Playgrounds

playground, café

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Painted Lady, Six-spot Burnet, Small Tortoiseshell +170 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby · 8 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Rutland RoundWalking route105 km
Named routeLength 105 kmRegional walking route
Viking Way (Barnetby to Whitwell)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Byway (Rutland)Cycling route

National Byway in Rutland

Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
National Byway (Oakham Loop)Cycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Route 63Cycling route
Named routeRef 63National Cycle Network

Wildlife to spot

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