LULLINGSTONE CASTLE
✦ Ancient woodland317 ha
Plan your visit
🌳Ancient🦅Birds💜Bluebells
Public accessDogs welcome317 ha
Getting here
51.35869, 0.18165
Open directionsv
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦66+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Robin
- 🌳Ancient woodland is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦66+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Robin
- 🌳Ancient woodland is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Best for
10 activities🌳Ancient woodland
Very strong match
Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600
🦅Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Carrion Crow +63 more · last seen 2026; Ancient woodland — owls, woodpeckers, warblers
💜Bluebell walks
Very strong match
Ancient woodland — native bluebell habitat
Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Carrion Crow +63 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland priority habitat
Historic site with public access
🍂Seasonal nature
Strong match
Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km5 signed routes nearby · 27 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Darent Valley PathWalking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
North Downs Way (Eastern)Walking route▾
Named routeNational walking route
Samuel Palmer TrailWalking route▾
Immerse yourself in the life, work and inspiration of Samuel Palmer on an audio-guided journey through Shoreham and surrounding areas.
Named routeLocal walking route
Oftord to Canterbury CathedralWalking route▾
follows North Downs Way from Otford to Broughton Lees
Named routeRegional walking route
Southwark Cathedral to OtfordWalking route▾
part A of a route from Southwark Cathedral to Canterbury Cathedral
Named routeRegional walking route
Upper Austin Lodge Roadpublic footpath · 2.1 km▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 2.1 kmSurface asphaltPath type: unclassified
2 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
LCN 69Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 69Local cycle route
Route 27Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 27Point-to-pointLocal cycle route
6 public paths nearby
Public paths
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
About this historic site
Grade II registered historic park and garden
Photos
15 photos from nearby open sources
In Lullingstone Country Park, near Orchid Bank
Photos
In Lullingstone Country Park, near Orchid Bank
✦ Ancient✓ Public access🐶 Dogs
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
- 🌳Large woodland — room to roam
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