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St Swithin's Church

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BirdsWildlifeFungi
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦70+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wigeon and Shoveler
  • 🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

11 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Wigeon, Shoveler, Robin +67 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Wigeon, Shoveler, Robin +67 more · last seen 2025

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Hazel Gloves, Lilac Bonnet, Stictis radiata +30 more · last seen 2014

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Painted Lady, Red Admiral, Peacock +25 more · last seen 2022

Free

Heritage

Grade II* listed building: CHURCH OF ST SWITHIN; Religious grounds — local heritage

Free

Playgrounds

playground

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Cycling

35 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route (3)Cycling route
Named routeRef (3)Local cycle route
Route 3Cycling route527.7 km
Named routeRef 3Length 527.7 kmNational Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route1 km
Named routeRef 3Length 1 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route555 m
Named routeRef 3Length 555 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route346 m
Named routeRef 3Length 346 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route399 m
Named routeRef 3Length 399 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

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