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St Mary's Church

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦52+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Song Thrush
  • 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

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Blackbird, Song Thrush, Robin +49 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Blackbird, Song Thrush, Robin +49 more · last seen 2026

Free

Heritage

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

Free

Churchyard walks

Churchyard or religious grounds — wildlife sanctuary and quiet reflection

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Beautiful Demoiselle, Broad-bodied Chaser, Golden-ringed Dragonfly +1 more · last seen 2023

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby · 3 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
South Molton Community TrailWalking route
Named routeRef SMCTLocal walking route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Mariansleigh: St Mary’s church

Mariansleigh: St Mary’s church

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