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Sempringham Priory (site of)

24 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome24 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦72+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Chiffchaff and Chaffinch
  • 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

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Chiffchaff, Chaffinch, Blackbird +69 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Chiffchaff, Chaffinch, Blackbird +69 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Small White, Large White, Green-veined White +58 more · last seen 2021

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

9 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

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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

Site of Sempringham Gilbertine Priory: aerial 2022 (2)

Site of Sempringham Gilbertine Priory: aerial 2022 (2)

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