A quadrangular castle and its landscaped setting, an associated millpond, medieval crofts and cultivation earthworks, and a World War II pillbox at Bodiam
Plan your visit
Getting here
51.00193, 0.54294
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦52+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Swallow and Mallard
- 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦52+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Swallow and Mallard
- 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Swallow, Mallard, Egyptian Goose +49 more · last seen 2026; Grazing marsh — lapwing, redshank, snipe and wintering wildfowl
Picnic day out
Very strong match
picnic area, toilets, car park
Heritage
Very strong match
Grade I listed building: BODIAM CASTLE; Historic site with public access
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Swallow, Mallard, Egyptian Goose +49 more · last seen 2026; Coastal and floodplain grazing marsh priority habitat
Family friendly
Strong match
toilets, picnic area
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Notiophilus biguttatus, Limnephilus, Minotaur Beetle +7 more · last seen 2026; Semi-improved grassland — butterflies and wildflowers
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
1 signed route nearby · 13 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Sussex Border PathWalking route220 km
Wildlife to spot
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