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Remains of medieval monastery, moated manor house, fishponds and post-medieval garden

15 ha

📷 Jonathan Thacker · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsHeritageWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome15 ha

Getting here

53.03232, -0.25827

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦79+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Goldfinch
  • ✦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
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Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Goldfinch, Blackbird +76 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Grade I listed building: KYME TOWER; Historic site with public access

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Woodpigeon, Goldfinch, Blackbird +76 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Green Shieldbug, Southern Hawker, Blue-tailed Damselfly +21 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

1 signed route nearby · 8 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Crab LaneWalking route
Named routeLocal cycle route
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Cycling

9 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 15Cycling route
Named routeRef 15National Cycle Network
Route 1Cycling route

NCN 1 Boston to Lincoln

Named routeRef 1National Cycle Network
NCN 1 Boston to Lincoln (proposed realignment)Cycling route
Named routeRef 1National Cycle Network
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United Kingdom 2Cycling route

Norwich - Lincoln

Named routeRef EV12International cycle route
Main RouteCycling route2.4 km
Named routeRef 1Length 2.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route429 m
Named routeRef 1Length 429 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Left for the village, right for the Manor

📷 Jonathan Thacker · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Left for the village, right for the Manor

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

✦Kyme PrioryHistoric site200 m→⛪St Luke's ChurchReligious grounds3.3 km→⛪St Mary and All Saints ChurchReligious grounds0 m→✦Kyme TowerHistoric site100 m→✦North Kyme village crossHistoric site3.4 km→✦Settlement site 650yds (600m) E of Holme HouseHistoric site4.4 km→