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Caister Castle

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

About Caister Castle

Caister Castle is a 15th-century moated castle situated in the parish of West Caister, some 5 km (3. 1 mi) north of the town of Great Yarmouth in the English county of Norfolk.

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CastleGrade I listed buildingc. 1432

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • 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

Best for

8 activities

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Carrion Crow, Woodpigeon, Herring Gull +96 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Carrion Crow, Woodpigeon, Herring Gull +96 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Small Tortoiseshell, Small White, Western Conifer Seed Bug +138 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Small Tortoiseshell, Small White, Western Conifer Seed Bug +138 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Bluebell, White Campion, Rosebay Willowherb +43 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Bluebell, White Campion, Rosebay Willowherb +43 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

11 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Norfolk Coast PathWalking route191.7 km
Named routeRef NCPLength 191.7 kmNational walking route
Wherryman's WayWalking route56 km

Norwich to Great Yarmouth

Named routeLength 56 kmRegional walking route
Angles WayWalking route150 km
Named routeLength 150 kmRegional walking route
Weavers’ WayWalking route98 km

Cromer to Great Yarmouth

Named routeLength 98 kmRegional walking route
King Charles III England Coast Path: Lowestoft to Sea PallingWalking route
Named routeRef ECPNational walking route
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Cycling

39 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Two Rivers Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef 30Regional cycle route
Regional Cycle Route 30Cycling route373 km
Named routeRef 30Length 373 kmRound tripRegional cycle route
Caister Castle Cycle RouteCycling route13 km
Named routeLength 13 kmPoint-to-pointRegional cycle route
N/ACycling route564 m
Named routeRef 30Length 564 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route8 m
Named routeRef 30Length 8 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route8 m
Named routeLength 8 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

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