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Grounds of Nocton Hall

2 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome2 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦99+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Starling
  • 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🐕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
Parking

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Starling, Carrion Crow +96 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Woodpigeon, Starling, Carrion Crow +96 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Eristalis pertinax, 7-spot Ladybird, Swollen-thighed Beetle +18 more · last seen 2025; Traditional orchard — specialist orchard insects and lichens

Free

Foraging

Traditional orchard — seasonal fruit, fungi and wild plants

Varies

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Family friendly

Urban park — family destination

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby · 12 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Spires and Steeples TrailWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
The Avenuepublic footpath · 169 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 169 mPath type: residential
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Cycling

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Lincoln to Branston cycle pathCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Branston to Washingborough Cycle PathCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
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Horse riding

10 public paths nearby

Public paths
Bridleway Closebridleway · 7 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 7 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential
The Bridle Wayrestricted byway · 104 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 104 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential
The Bridle Wayrestricted byway · 209 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 209 mSurface asphaltPath type: service
Nocton Park Roadbridleway · 37 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 37 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential

Wildlife to spot

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