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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

  • 🐦90+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Carrion Crow and Woodpigeon
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Good to know

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

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Carrion Crow, Woodpigeon, Blackbird +87 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Carrion Crow, Woodpigeon, Blackbird +87 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Banded Demoiselle, Bloody Griever, Black Darter +8 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Banded Demoiselle, Bloody Griever, Black Darter +8 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Giant Hogweed, Floating Pennywort, Japanese Knotweed · last seen 2023; Plants — Giant Hogweed, Floating Pennywort, Japanese Knotweed · last seen 2023

Free

Heritage

Religious grounds — local heritage

Free

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Birkin, St. Mary's Church: Unspoilt Norman northern aspect

Birkin, St. Mary's Church: Unspoilt Norman northern aspect

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