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St Nicholas's Church

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BirdsHeritageWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦93+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Jackdaw
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🛝Playground 210m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

10 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Jackdaw, Rook +90 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Heritage

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

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Woodpigeon, Jackdaw, Rook +90 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Rosemary Beetle, Common Darter, Harlequin Ladybird +10 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby · 5 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
King Charles III England Coast Path: Maldon to SalcottWalking route
Named routeRef ECPNational walking route
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Cycling

17 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route - part United Kingdom 8Cycling route
Named routeRef EV2International cycle route
NCN National Route 1Cycling route
Named routeRef 1National Cycle Network
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United KingdomCycling route
Named routeRef EV12International cycle route
Main RouteCycling route5.6 km
Named routeRef 1Length 5.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route639 m
Named routeRef 1Length 639 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route212 m
Named routeRef 1Length 212 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm

Wildlife to spot

Photos

St. Nicholas' Church, Tolleshunt D'Arcy

St. Nicholas' Church, Tolleshunt D'Arcy

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