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The Star Castle, St Mary's

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BirdsHeritageAncient
Free entryDogs welcome0 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦88+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Starling and House Sparrow
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • Camping available here — summer nights at this site are worth planning around

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Very strong match

Free

Birds — Starling, House Sparrow, Blackbird +85 more · last seen 2025

Heritage

Very strong match

Free

Grade I listed building: BASTIONS AND WALLS OF STAR CASTLE; Historic site

Ancient woodland

Strong match

Free

Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600

Wildlife

Strong match

Free

Birds — Starling, House Sparrow, Blackbird +85 more · last seen 2025; Ancient woodland

Insect spotting

Good match

Free

Insects — Lagria hirta · last seen 2025

Historic gardens

Moderate match

Varies

Historic site

Wildlife to spot

Photos

22 photos from nearby open sources

Isles of Scilly, St Mary's - Star Castle Battery hotel

Isles of Scilly, St Mary's - Star Castle Battery hotel

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Facilities

Café

Kavorna · 276m

Campsite

396m away

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Parking

2 nearby · 203m

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Playground

2 · 183m away

Free entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

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

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