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Historic site

Moated site and manorial earthworks at Middleton Castle

✦ Ancient woodland7 ha

Plan your visit

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome7 ha

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4 activities

Heritage

Strong match

Historic site with public access

Free

Wildlife

Strong match

Ancient woodland

Free

Dog walks

Good match

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Cycling

Moderate match

Named cycling route nearby: King's Lynn-Swaffham

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

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7 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
King Charles III England Coast Path: Hunstanton to Sutton BridgeWalking route53 km
Named routeRef ECPLength 53 kmNational walking route
Pentney and Shouldham Warren via Pentney AbbeyWalking route10.5 km
Named routeLength 10.5 kmRound tripLocal walking route
King’s Lynn Historic Town WalkWalking route2 km
Named routeLength 2 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Leziate CircularWalking route4.8 km

A peaceful route passes between the sleepy villages of Leziate and Ashwicken.

Named routeLength 4.8 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Norfolk Coast PathWalking route191.7 km
Named routeRef NCPLength 191.7 kmNational walking route
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Cycling

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54 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
West WinchCycling route
Named routeRef BlueLocal cycle route
FairsteadCycling route
Named routeRef PinkLocal cycle route
North LynnCycling route
Named routeRef GreenLocal cycle route
North Lynn ↔ Marsh Lane ↔ SpringwoodCycling route
Named routeRef NLLocal cycle route
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United Kingdom 2Cycling route

Norwich - Lincoln

Named routeRef EV12International cycle route
NCN National Route 1Cycling route
Named routeRef 1National Cycle Network
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Horse riding

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2 public paths nearby

Public paths
Tower Lanebridleway · 229 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 229 mPath type: track
Tower Lanebridleway · 758 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 758 mPath type: track

About this historic site

Scheduled Monument

Wildlife to spot

Photos

15 photos from nearby open sources

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Parkland surrounding Middleton Towers, Norfolk

Parkland surrounding Middleton Towers, Norfolk

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Visiting this spring

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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  • 🌸Ancient woodlands are famous for bluebell carpets in April and May — one of Britain's most spectacular wildflower displays
  • 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
  • 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best
✦ Ancient✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat

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