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St Peter's Church

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦84+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Greylag Goose
  • 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
Parking

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Mallard, Greylag Goose, Canada Goose +81 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

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

Free

Wildlife

Mammals — Grey Squirrel, Mole, Rabbit +12 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Red Admiral, Small White, Peacock +85 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Churchyard walks

Churchyard or religious grounds — wildlife sanctuary and quiet reflection

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Newcastle WayWalking route40 km

Market Drayton to Mow Cop

Named routeLength 40 kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

6 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN 552Cycling route
Named routeRef 552National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route6.6 km
Named routeRef 552Length 6.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route307 m
Named routeRef 552Length 307 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route164 m
Named routeRef 552Length 164 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route6.9 km
Named routeRef 552Length 6.9 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route8 m
Named routeRef 552Length 8 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

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St Peter's Church, Broughton

St Peter's Church, Broughton

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