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Manorial complex including the site of Norton Manor House, chapel, dovecote, moat, fishponds, field system and mill, 600m south west of Wentbank House

13 ha
WildlifeBirdsHeritage
Free entryDogs welcome13 ha

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

5 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Magpie +77 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Magpie +77 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Herb-Robert, Great Willowherb, Horse-chestnut +5 more · last seen 2022; Plants — Herb-Robert, Great Willowherb, Horse-chestnut +5 more · last seen 2022

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Pine Ladybird, Large Red Damselfly, Banded Demoiselle +1 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Pine Ladybird, Large Red Damselfly, Banded Demoiselle +1 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Wakefield WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Probable gin house at Norton Priory

Probable gin house at Norton Priory

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