Tattershall Castle

The cherry blossom tree in front of the Great Tower with a big blue sky in the background. — Be mesmerised by the cherry blossom tree as it sways ever so gently.

Important notice -

We're working hard to reopen many of our places where it is safe to do so, however Tattershall Castle is closed.

Magnificent 15th century red brick castle - what wealth and power looks like

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Visitors walking through a garden in spring

Visiting this spring

Our gardens, parks, cafés, shops and countryside locations are open to visit. From 17 May, we're reopening houses in England, and subject to government confirmation, we're planning to open houses in Wales from 17 May and in Northern Ireland from 24 May. Advance booking for visits helps us keep everyone safe and socially distanced. At quieter times such as weekdays, booking shouldn't be necessary, but to guarantee entry we recommend booking in advance, especially at weekends and bank holidays. Please check the property webpage before you visit and follow government guidance.

Tattershall Castle

Things to see and do

Tattershall Castle Lincolnshire

Tattershall Castle Archaeology Walk

Put on your walking boots to explore the hidden history of the former home of the Treasurer to King Henry VI. You can still enjoy this walk while the Castle and grounds are closed as the walk doesn't involve the areas that are not yet open to visitors.

Start your archaeology adventure

Tattershall Castle

History

The history of Tattershall Castle in a nutshell

Tattershall Castle is an extraordinary historic site in Lincolnshire that shows evidences from the early Medieval to present. The red brick tower, together with the guardhouse, the moat walls, the stables and the kitchen ruins are grade I listed buildings. They all come from different ages and have different stories.

Widened, wet and war-like – the History of the moats at Tattershall

Tattershall Castle is embraced by a double moat that made the way to the inner ward a trail through bridges and gatehouses. Its outline has changed through centuries, it has been filled and excavated and its purpose certainly changed but has always been a fundamental part of the site.