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Medieval moated site and Tudor ruins, Laughton Place

2 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsHeritageWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome2 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦87+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wren and Pheasant
  • 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
Parking

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Wren, Pheasant, Woodpigeon +84 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access; Grade II* listed building: RUINS OF LAUGHTON PLACE

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Wren, Pheasant, Woodpigeon +84 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Meadow Brown, Gatekeeper, Large White +20 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Strawberry Clover, Hedge Woundwort, Winter-cress +22 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 8 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Vanguard WayWalking route111 km
Named routeRef VGWLength 111 kmRegional walking route
Sussex Ouse Valley WayWalking route67 km
Named routeLength 67 kmRegional walking route
WealdwayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

8 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Avenue Verte London ↔ ParisCycling route

English part of Avenue Verte London ↔ Paris, an international cycle route that connects the two capital cities

Named routeRef AVInternational cycle route
Regional Route 90Cycling route
Named routeRef 90Regional cycle route
Egrets WayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Egrets WayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
ESCC Route 310 proposed cycle routeCycling route
Named route
Main RouteCycling route2.7 km
Named routeRef 90Length 2.7 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

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