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The Secret Garden

1 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦52+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Shoveler and Pochard
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking 55m away

Good to know

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

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Shoveler, Pochard, Wigeon +49 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Shoveler, Pochard, Wigeon +49 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Blunt Feather-moss, Pink-fruited Thread-moss, Hypnum cupressiforme var. cupressiforme +31 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Family friendly

Urban park — family destination

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — 7-spot Ladybird · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby · 9 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Trent Valley WayWalking route304 km
Named routeLength 304 kmPoint-to-pointRegional walking route
Lancaster Roadpublic footpath · 15 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 15 mPath type: service
Lancaster Roadpublic footpath · 638 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 638 mPath type: service
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Cycling

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
National Byway (Lincolnshire)Cycling route

The National Byway in Lincolnshire

Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route

Wildlife to spot

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