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Old Carlisle (Olerica) fort and civil settlement

29 ha

Plan your visit

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Free entryDogs welcome29 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦70+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Peregrine and Woodpigeon
  • 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

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Peregrine, Woodpigeon, Skylark +67 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Peregrine, Woodpigeon, Skylark +67 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Large Yellow Underwing, Common Footman, Common Rustic agg. +129 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Hyacinthoides, Primrose, Ivy-leaved Toadflax +3 more · last seen 2022

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site

Varies

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Field gateway on north side of A595 near Old Carlisle Farm

Field gateway on north side of A595 near Old Carlisle Farm

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