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The Grove

1 ha

📷 Alex McGregor · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

BirdsWildlifeSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

51.81433, 1.16707

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦103+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Woodpigeon
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Blackbird, Woodpigeon, Blue Tit +100 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Blackbird, Woodpigeon, Blue Tit +100 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Scented Mayweed, Honeysuckle +26 more · last seen 2023; Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Scented Mayweed, Honeysuckle +26 more · last seen 2023

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Family friendly

playground

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 public paths nearby

Public paths
Greenway Closepublic footpath · 39 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 39 mSurface unpavedPath type: residential
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Cycling

18 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN 150Cycling route
Named routeRef 150National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route36 m
Named routeRef 150Length 36 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface concrete
Main RouteCycling route378 m
Named routeRef 150Length 378 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedloose
Main RouteCycling route34 m
Named routeRef 150Length 34 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface concrete
Main RouteCycling route2.8 km
Named routeRef 150Length 2.8 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route420 m
Named routeRef 150Length 420 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

2 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Play area

📷 Alex McGregor · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Play area

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Nearby places

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🌱Sensory GardenUrban park3.4 km→🌱Garden of RemembranceUrban park3.2 km→🌱The Rose GardenUrban park3.2 km→🌱1920s GardenUrban park3.3 km→🌱Mediterranean GardenUrban park3.3 km→🌱Carisbrooke Avenue Playing FieldsUrban park0 m→

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