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'Chichele College': the remains of the medieval college of Higham Ferrers

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📷 Jonathan Thacker · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome0 ha

Getting here

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦62+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Grey Heron and Shoveler
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • ☕Coffee Barn — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
CaféParkingPlaygroundToilets

Best for

11 activities

Family friendly

playground, café, toilets

Free

Playgrounds

playground, toilets, café, parking

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Grey Heron, Shoveler, Wigeon +59 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Grey Heron, Shoveler, Wigeon +59 more · last seen 2026

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Picnic day out

café, toilets, car park

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Grey Heron, Shoveler, Wigeon +59 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Grey Heron, Shoveler, Wigeon +59 more · last seen 2026

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby · 6 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Nene WayWalking route177 km
Named routeLength 177 kmRegional walking route
Three Shires WayWalking route79 km

49 mile route liking the Swan's Way to the Grafham Water circular walk, which it now incorporates, made up largely of bridleways.

Named routeLength 79 kmRegional walking route
Lakes and Meadows TrailWalking route42.5 km
Named routeLength 42.5 kmLocal walking route
Ditchford Muddy Boot TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Nature Trail WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
East Northamptonshire GreenwayCycling route
Named routeRef 71Regional cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Remains of Chichele College, Higham Ferrers

📷 Jonathan Thacker · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Remains of Chichele College, Higham Ferrers

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🏞️STANWICK LAKESCountry park3.2 km→✦Chichele CollegeHistoric site0 m→🌱Hall ParkUrban park2.5 km→🌱Warth Park Country Park (North)Urban park4.8 km→✦Higham Ferrers Motte and Bailey Castle, with Ponds, Warren and DovecoteHistoric site200 m→🌱Church GreenUrban park2.1 km→

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