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Bishop's Manor: the remains of a medieval bishop's palace

2 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsHeritageWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome2 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦57+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Magpie
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕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
Parking

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Blackbird +54 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Blackbird +54 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: Route 1

Varies

Historic gardens

Historic site with public access

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby · 9 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Viking Way (Barnetby to Whitwell)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Stephen Langton TrailWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Steep HillWalking route
Named routeIncline 14%
Spires and Steeples TrailWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Cherry Tree Lanepublic footpath · 172 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 172 mPath type: residential
The Scotchespublic footpath · 655 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 655 mSurface groundPath type: footway
The Heathpublic footpath · 1.3 km
Public pathpublic footpathLength 1.3 kmSurface groundPath type: path
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Cycling

63 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Lincoln Eastern Bypass NMU pathCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 1Cycling route

NCN 1 Lincoln to Humber

Named routeRef 1National Cycle Network
North Hykeham Relief Road / Lincoln Southern Bypass NMU RouteCycling route
Named routeNational Cycle Network
Lincoln to Branston cycle pathCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Hawthorn Road Cycle PathCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Wragby Road & Bunkers Hill Cycle TrackCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
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Horse riding

8 public paths nearby

Public paths
The Parkbridleway · 897 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 897 mSurface groundPath type: bridleway
Greetwellbridleway · 639 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 639 mSurface groundPath type: bridleway
Greetwellbridleway · 375 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 375 mSurface groundPath type: bridleway
Watermill Lanebridleway · 120 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 120 mPath type: residential
The Rookerybridleway · 32 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 32 mPath type: residential

Wildlife to spot

Photos

The site of the Bishop's Palace in Nettleham

The site of the Bishop's Palace in Nettleham

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