The Common forms part of the Squerryes Estate, and is criss-crossed with paths and bridleways - a mecca for dog-walks and horse riding, with clearings for picnics. An open-air church service has even been held there.
On the War Memorial Playing Field (bought and developed by local subscription along with Ministry of Education grants) there is football in winter, cricket in summer and tennis all year round. The children's play
The Village Garden was donated to the villagers - an especially precious space, set right in the centre. Local people have been taught to do an expert job of pruning the trees, which provide a beautiful canopy under which villagers and visitors can rest.
