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Dogs welcome
Getting here
55.05741, -2.58395
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦38+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Tawny Owl and Kestrel
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦38+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Tawny Owl and Kestrel
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Tawny Owl, Kestrel, Stock Dove +35 more · last seen 2023
Free
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Tawny Owl, Kestrel, Stock Dove +35 more · last seen 2023
Free
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Green-veined White, Small Heath, Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary +14 more · last seen 2015
Free
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Free
Historic gardens
Moderate match
Historic site
Varies
Wildlife to spot
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