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St Nicolas Church

📷 Colin Smith · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

WildlifeFamilyPlay
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

51.27989, -0.37405

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • ☕Cafe de la Poste — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Bike parkingCaféParking· PaidPlaygroundToilets

Best for

10 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Family friendly

playground, café, toilets

Free

Playgrounds

playground, toilets, café, parking

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Blue Tit +76 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Blue Tit +76 more · last seen 2026

Free

Picnic day out

café, toilets, car park

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Emperor Dragonfly, Common Darter, Azure Damselfly +88 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Emperor Dragonfly, Common Darter, Azure Damselfly +88 more · last seen 2026

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

27 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Mole Gap TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Box Hill Train To Stepping Stones Walk, Box HillWalking route4.8 km
Named routeLength 4.8 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
The Box Hill Hike, Box HillWalking route12.8 km

Circular walk, dog friendly, steep climbs and steps, paths may be slippery in winter, Please take care with your footing and wear suitable footwear for the conditions, Broadwood's Folly, Mickleham Gallops

Named routeLength 12.8 kmDuration 04:00;06:00Round tripLocal walking route
Box Hill Happy Valley circular walk, Box HillWalking route4.3 km

Circular walk. Dog Friendly, Paths can be slippery in winter, Box Hill, Broadwood's tower folly, Juniper Valley, Happy Valley, Salomons Memorial Viewpoint

Named routeLength 4.3 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
Box Hill Stepping Stones walk, Box HillWalking route3.2 km
Named routeLength 3.2 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

25 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Leatherhead - Ashtead A24 Cycle trackCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Surrey CyclewayCycling route

Leigh Hill link

Named routeRegional cycle route
Route 22Cycling route
Named routeRef 22National Cycle Network
Surrey CyclewayCycling route

Epsom link

Named routeRegional cycle route
Surrey CyclewayCycling route

Cycle route consisting of main loop plus link routes

Named routeRound tripRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route48 m
Named routeRef 22Length 48 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Thomas Moore Memorial, Great Bookham

📷 Colin Smith · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Thomas Moore Memorial, Great Bookham

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🌱Polesden Lacey EstateUrban park2.5 km→✦POLESDEN LACEYHistoric site2.5 km→🌱King George V Memorial GardensUrban park3.6 km→🌱King George V Memorial GardensUrban park3.6 km→🦉RIVER MOLENature reserve2.9 km→🌱Red House Recreation GroundUrban park3.4 km→

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