Gildredge Park
The Goffs, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 1HA, England.
Aerial view. © Vicki Burton cc
© Vicki Burton cc

Firecrest

Regulus ignicapilla

Family: Regulidae (Kinglets)

Habitat: Hedgerows, mixed scrub, scrub, native pine woods and coniferous woods.

Size: Length 9 cm (3.5 in). Wingspan 13-16 cm (5.1-6.3 in).

Food: Spiders, moth eggs and other small insect food.

Voice: High pitched see notes ending in flourish.

Season: All year round.

IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concern

Along with the goldcrest it is the UK's smallest bird.

Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) ♂ © PD

Redwing

Turdus iliacus

Family: Turdidae (Thrushes)

Habitat: Gardens and parks, grasslands, orchards, woodland and hedgerows.

Food: Berries and worms.

Voice: ♂ Varied short song. Whistling flight call.

Season: Early September to early May. A few pairs nest.

IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concern

Named after its red underwing, it is the UK's smallest true thrush. The sexes are similar. The male has a varied short song and whistling flight call. Forms loose flocks of 10 to 200 plus.

Redwing (Turdus iliacus) © Martin Cooper cc

Chaffinch

Fringilla coelebs

Family: Fringillidae (Finches)

Habitat: Gardens and parks, grasslands, woodland and hedgerows.

Food: Insects and seeds.

Voice: The fink call of the chaffinch gives the finch family its name.

Season: All year round.

IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concern

Prefers open woodland and spends a lot of time foraging on the ground. One of the most colourful of the finches.

Common Chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs) © Andreas Trepte cc
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About

Gildredge Park was purchased by the council from Carew Davis-Gilbert in 1908.

Access to Gildredge Park is free.


Facilities at Gildredge Park

Bike Racks

Bowling Green

Café

Children's Playground

Picnic Facilities

Tennis Court - Tarmac (4)


Places to visit nearby
Eastbourne Pier   0.88 miles (1.42 km)
Eastbourne Pier, Grand Parade, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 3EL, England, UK.
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Eastbourne Pier is a particularly fine Grade II* listed pier that was completed in 1872. It is over a 1000 feet long (300 M).

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Eastbourne Beaches   0.90 miles (1.45 km)
Seafront Office, 6 Lower Parade, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 3AD, England, UK.
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Eastbourne beaches are a mix of pebbles, shingle and in some places, when the tide goes out, sand.

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Eastbourne   0.99 miles (1.59 km)
Grand Parade, Eastbourne, East Sussex, England, UK.
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Eastbourne is Britain's sunniest place and with its award-winning beaches and the wonderful natural beauty of the South Downs National Park, Eastbourne has ...

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Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway Adventure Park   1.02 miles (1.64 km)
Lottbridge Drove, Eastbourne, BN23 6QJ
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Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway Adventure Park is a family-run adventure park with a miniature railway, wildlife-rich lake area, a playground and ...

Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway Adventure Park © Brian Jeff cc

Redoubt Fortress   1.25 miles (2.02 km)
Royal Parade, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 7AQ, England, UK.
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Redoubt Fortress was a Georgian Fortress built to defend against Napoleon.

Redoubt Fortress © Lee Roberts cc

Hampden Park   1.41 miles (2.27 km)
Hampden Park, Park Ave, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 9QN, England, UK.
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Hampden Park is Eastbourne's largest park covering over 78 acres (320,000 m2).

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South Downs Way   1.42 miles (2.28 km)
Eastbourne, East Sussex, England, UK.
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The South Downs Way is a national trail running for a 100 miles, the full length of the South Downs National Park, between the white chalk cliffs of Eastbourne to ...

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Places to stay nearby
The Lamb Inn   0.30 miles (0.49 km)
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The Lamb Inn is a beautiful 14th century public house.

The Lamb Inn

Ocklynge Manor   0.51 miles (0.82 km)
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Ocklynge Manor sits within a 3/4 acre ancient walled garden and was once the home of Peter Pan artist Mabel Lucie Attwell.

Ocklynge Manor

Premier Inn Eastbourne Town Centre   0.73 miles (1.17 km)
Eastbourne Town Centre Premier Inn, Terminus Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 3DF, England, UK.
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The Premier Inn Eastbourne Town Centre is part of the Premier Inn group.

Premier Inn Eastbourne Town Centre

The Sheldon B&B   0.73 miles (1.17 km)
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The Sheldon BB ...

The Sheldon B&B

The Devonshire Park Hotel   0.75 miles (1.20 km)
29 Carlisle Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 4JR, England, UK.
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The Devonshire Park Hotel

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