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Medieval moated site, settlement and cultivation remains, post-medieval park and garden, Thorpe Latimer

15 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome15 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦57+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Great Tit
  • 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

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Blackbird, Great Tit, Woodpigeon +54 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Mammals — Grey Squirrel, Feral Cat, Hedgehog +11 more · last seen 2024

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Small White, Red Admiral, Peacock +31 more · last seen 2024

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site with public access

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

12 public paths nearby

Public paths
School Lanepublic footpath · 113 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 113 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential
South Drovepublic footpath · 3.6 km
Public pathpublic footpathLength 3.6 kmPath type: unclassified
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Cycling

1 signed route nearby

Route 15Cycling route
Named routeRef 15National Cycle Network
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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

Photos

Road to Swaton at Thorpe Latimer

Road to Swaton at Thorpe Latimer

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