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Fordington medieval village

5 ha
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Free entryDogs welcome5 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦56+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Red-legged Partridge 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

Best for

5 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Red-legged Partridge, Magpie, Pheasant +53 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Red-legged Partridge, Magpie, Pheasant +53 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Setaceous Hebrew Character, Large Yellow Underwing, Beaded Chestnut +98 more · last seen 2022; Insects — Setaceous Hebrew Character, Large Yellow Underwing, Beaded Chestnut +98 more · last seen 2022

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Scorpion Weed, Wild Marjoram, Broad-leaved Everlasting-pea +1 more · last seen 2020; Plants — Scorpion Weed, Wild Marjoram, Broad-leaved Everlasting-pea +1 more · last seen 2020

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Lincolnshire Wolds WayWalking route
Named routeRound tripRegional walking route
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Cycling

6 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route C5Cycling route

Spilsby circular route

Named routeRef C5Local cycle route
Lindsey TrailCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Route C3Cycling route

Wainfleet to Alford

Named routeRef C3Local cycle route
Route C1Cycling route

Alford to Spilsby

Named routeRef C1Local cycle route
Route C7Cycling route

Alford to Mablethorpe

Named routeRef C7Local cycle route
Route C4Cycling route

Alford Circular Route

Named routeRef C4Local cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Earthworks at Fordington: aerial 2018

Earthworks at Fordington: aerial 2018

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