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Dogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
ParkingPlayground

Best for

6 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Pheasant, Woodpigeon, Goldfinch +76 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Pheasant, Woodpigeon, Goldfinch +76 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Ranunculus aquatilis, Pink Water-speedwell, Water Mint +185 more · last seen 2021; Plants — Ranunculus aquatilis, Pink Water-speedwell, Water Mint +185 more · last seen 2021

Free

Foraging

Plants — Water Mint, Amphibious Bistort, Fennel Pondweed +26 more foraging species

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Large White, Small White, Peacock +43 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Large White, Small White, Peacock +43 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Hereward WayWalking route
Named routePoint-to-pointRegional walking route
🚴

Cycling

32 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
The Green WheelCycling route
Named routeRef 21Round tripRegional cycle route
The Green WheelCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 63Cycling route
Named routeRef 63National Cycle Network
Route 12Cycling route
Named routeRef 12National Cycle Network
N/ACycling route997 m
Named routeLength 997 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface bareearth
Main RouteCycling route189 m
Named routeRef 63Length 189 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

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