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The Dana Gardens

0 ha

📷 Jeremy Bolwell · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

WildlifeBirdsPicnic
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome0 ha

Getting here

52.71158, -2.74735

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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
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • ☕Starbucks — 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· PaidToilets

Best for

11 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Starling +57 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Starling +57 more · last seen 2026

Free

Picnic day out

café, toilets, car park; Urban park — open green space

Free

Family friendly

café, toilets; Urban park — family destination

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, Hornet Hoverfly, 7-spot Ladybird +70 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, Hornet Hoverfly, 7-spot Ladybird +70 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Mind-your-own-business, Greater Honeywort, Hart's-Tongue +43 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Mind-your-own-business, Greater Honeywort, Hart's-Tongue +43 more · last seen 2026

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

11 signed routes nearby · 60 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Shropshire Way - stage 01Walking route24.1 km
Named routeRef ShW01Length 24.1 kmLocal walking route
Shropshire Way - stage 10Walking route18.1 km
Named routeRef ShW10Length 18.1 kmLocal walking route
Shropshire Way - stage 11Walking route18.6 km
Named routeRef ShW11Length 18.6 kmLocal walking route
Shropshire Way - stage 15Walking route21.1 km
Named routeRef ShW15Length 21.1 kmLocal walking route
Severn Way (2) Shrewsbury to WorcesterWalking route93 km
Named routeRef SW (2)Length 93 kmRegional walking route
Castle Courtpublic footpath · 15 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 15 mSurface paving_stonesPath type: footway
The Danapublic footpath · 23 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 23 mSurface asphaltIncline upPath type: footway
The Danapublic footpath · 8 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 8 mSurface asphaltIncline upPath type: footway
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Cycling

78 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Mercian WayCycling route
Named routeRef 45National Cycle Network
Route 44Cycling route
Named routeRef 44National Cycle Network
National Byway (Shropshire)Cycling route

National Byway route in Shropshire

Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Route 81Cycling route
Named routeRef 81National Cycle Network
National Byway (Herefordshire)Cycling route

National Byway in Herefordshire

Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Alternative RouteCycling route99 m
Named routeRef 81Length 99 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

On the Dana beside Shrewsbury Prison walls

📷 Jeremy Bolwell · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

On the Dana beside Shrewsbury Prison walls

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✦QUARRY PARK, AND DINGLE GARDENS SHREWSBURYHistoric site1.1 km→🌱The QuarryUrban park1.1 km→✦Shrewsbury CastleHistoric site200 m→✦Charles DarwinHistoric site300 m→✦Mary WebbHistoric site300 m→✦Clive of IndiaHistoric site600 m→

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