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Tattershall Castle and College

6 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsPicnicHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome6 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦60+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Pheasant
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • 🐕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
ParkingPicnic spotToilets

Best for

10 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Pheasant, Magpie +57 more · last seen 2026

Free

Picnic day out

picnic area, toilets, car park

Free

Heritage

Grade I listed building: TATTERSHALL CASTLE; Historic site with public access

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Woodpigeon, Pheasant, Magpie +57 more · last seen 2026

Free

Family friendly

toilets, picnic area

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, Hairy Shieldbug, 10-spot Ladybird +12 more · last seen 2026

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby · 16 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Visitor's RouteWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

18 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
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
Spa TrailCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Woodhall Spa Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United Kingdom 2Cycling route

Norwich - Lincoln

Named routeRef EV12International cycle route
Main RouteCycling route144 m
Named routeRef 1Length 144 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Gate House, Tattershall Castle

Gate House, Tattershall Castle

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