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Widdrington Castle and 18th century Gothic castle and gardens south of Widdrington Farm
2 ha
Plan your visit
BirdsWildlifeSeasonal
Free entryDogs welcome2 ha
Getting here
55.25542, -1.59930
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦127+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wigeon and Tufted Duck
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🧺Picnic area on site — summer afternoons here are an easy, low-cost day out
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦127+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wigeon and Tufted Duck
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🧺Picnic area on site — summer afternoons here are an easy, low-cost day out
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Picnic spot
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Wigeon, Tufted Duck, Black-headed Gull +124 more · last seen 2026
Free
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Wigeon, Tufted Duck, Black-headed Gull +124 more · last seen 2026
Free
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Lesser Celandine, Coltsfoot, Barren Brome +22 more · last seen 2026
Free
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Eristalis intricaria, Heteromyza, Batman Hoverfly +14 more · last seen 2026
Free
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
2 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
🚶
Walking
Northumberland Coast PathWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
King Charles III England Coast Path: South Bents to AmbleWalking route
Named routeRef ECPNational walking route
🚴Cycling
16 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
🚴
Cycling
Route 1Cycling route
NCN 1 Tyne to Alnmouth
Named routeRef 1National Cycle Network
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United Kingdom 6Cycling route
Tynemouth - Edinburgh
Named routeRef EV12International cycle route
Main RouteCycling route39 m
Named routeRef 1Length 39 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route4 km
Named routeRef 1Length 4 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.4 km
Named routeRef 1Length 1.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedloose
Main RouteCycling route21 m
Named routeRef 1Length 21 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Wildlife to spot
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