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Bourne Castle

6 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome6 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦34+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Jackdaw
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🧺Picnic area on site — summer afternoons here are an easy, low-cost day out

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking· PaidPicnic spotPlayground

Best for

12 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Jackdaw, Carrion Crow +31 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Woodpigeon, Jackdaw, Carrion Crow +31 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Picnic day out

picnic area, car park

Free

Family friendly

playground, picnic area

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby · 22 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Macmillan WayWalking route290 km
Named routeRef MWALength 290 kmListed length 461Regional walking route
Manor Lanepublic footpath · 27 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 27 mSurface gravelPath type: residential
South Streetpublic footpath · 385 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 385 mSurface asphaltPath type: footway
West Roadpublic footpath · 76 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 76 mSurface asphaltPath type: service
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Cycling

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
The Deepings (Lincolnshire Cycle Routes)Cycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Lincolnshire Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route

Wildlife to spot

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