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Motte and bailey castle 100m south east of Bell Farm

1 ha

Plan your visit

FamilyPlayBirds
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 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 Chiffchaff
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • Dorstone's Front Room — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
CaféParking· FreePlaygroundToilets

Best for

12 activities

Family friendly

playground, café, toilets

Free

Playgrounds

playground, toilets, café, parking

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Blackbird, Chiffchaff, Blue Tit +54 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Mammals — Roe Deer, Grey Squirrel, Hedgehog +17 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Picnic day out

café, toilets, car park

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Wye Valley WalkWalking route218 km
Named routeRef WVWLength 218 kmRegional walking route
Herefordshire TrailWalking route246.5 km
Named routeLength 246.5 kmRegional walking route

Wildlife to spot

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