Glade
← Back🌱 Urban park

The Orchard

1 ha

📷 Oxyman · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifePicnic
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

52.44758, 0.62039

Open directionsv
Google Maps↗Driving directionsApple Maps↗Driving directionsWaze↗Live driving navigationGoogle Transit↗Bus, rail or tramApple Transit↗Bus, rail or tram

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦68+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Chaffinch
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • ☕Cafe Serenity — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
CaféParking· FreeToilets

Best for

11 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Chaffinch, Blue Tit +65 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Robin, Chaffinch, Blue Tit +65 more · last seen 2025; Traditional orchard priority habitat

Free

Picnic day out

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

Free

Family friendly

café, toilets; Urban park — family destination

Free

Foraging

Traditional orchard — seasonal fruit, fungi and wild plants

Varies

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

26 signed routes nearby · 18 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Hereward WayWalking route
Named routePoint-to-pointRegional walking route
Santon Downham CircularWalking route4 km
Named routeLength 4 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Fir Trail (5km route)Walking route5 km
Named routeLength 5 kmLocal walking route
The Gruffalo Spotters TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Little Ouse PathWalking route9 km
Named routeLength 9 kmPoint-to-pointLocal walking route
Coulson Lanepublic footpath · 106 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 106 mPath type: residential
🚴

Cycling

27 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Shepherd Cycling TrailCycling route8 km
Named routeLength 8 kmLocal cycle route
Regional Route 30 (alternative)Cycling route
Named routeRef (30)Regional cycle route
Thetford Cycle LoopCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Two Rivers Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef 30Regional cycle route
Rebellion WayCycling route373 km
Named routeRef RebelLength 373 kmRound tripRegional cycle route
Regional Cycle Route 30Cycling route373 km
Named routeRef 30Length 373 kmRound tripRegional cycle route
🚵

Mountain biking

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Lime Burner TrailMountain bike route
Named route
Beater TrailMountain bike route
Named route
Poacher TrailMountain bike route
Named route
🐴

Horse riding

8 public paths nearby

Public paths
Little Ouse Pathbridleway · 116 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 116 mSurface mudPath type: bridleway
Gashouse Drovebyway open to all traffic · 373 m
Public pathbyway open to all trafficLength 373 mSurface asphaltPath type: service
Little Ouse Pathbridleway · 174 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 174 mSurface mudPath type: bridleway

Wildlife to spot

Photos

A1065, London Road

📷 Oxyman · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

A1065, London Road

1 / 21

Weather for this location

Next 14 days

Loading local forecast…

Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🏞️BRANDONCountry park1.4 km→🌱Walled GardenUrban park1.3 km→🌱Brandon Country ParkUrban park1.4 km→✦Grimes Graves, including round barrow in Grimes Graves PlantationHistoric site4.8 km→🌱The OrchardUrban park0 m→✦Downham High WarrenHistoric site3.8 km→