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St Matthew's Church

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦94+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Greylag Goose and Carrion Crow
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🛝Playground 138m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Greylag Goose, Carrion Crow, Mallard +91 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

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

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Greylag Goose, Carrion Crow, Mallard +91 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Blue-tailed Damselfly, Common Blue Damselfly, Orange Ladybird +68 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Gypsywort, Field Bindweed, Petty Spurge +60 more · last seen 2026

Free

Playgrounds

playground

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Tabular Hills WalkWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Moors to SeaMountain bike route
Named route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

East end of St Matthew's church, and a bench mark

East end of St Matthew's church, and a bench mark

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