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Skipsea Castle: 11th century motte and bailey castle and inland harbour

15 ha

Plan your visit

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Free entryDogs welcome15 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 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

5 activities

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Blackbird, Woodpigeon, Barn Owl +80 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Blackbird, Woodpigeon, Barn Owl +80 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Small White, Small Tortoiseshell, Painted Lady +61 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Small White, Small Tortoiseshell, Painted Lady +61 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Cycling

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
National Byway (Yorkshire)Cycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Cattle on the earthworks of Skipsea Castle

Cattle on the earthworks of Skipsea Castle

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