Summer fun for all

Children running in tattershall Castle grounds

The summer time is the perfect opportunity to spend long days playing in the sun. Whether you’re taking part in a children's trail, watching a medieval re-enactment or enjoying a picnic with a castle view, there's plenty of opportunities to enjoy your holidays at the castle.

Pick up a trail from the Guardhouse and start your adventure in the Great Tower. On your way there, don't forget to take a look around all the nooks and crannies and if you're quiet, who knows what you'll see up close. Perhaps you'll be lucky enough to see baby rabbits or our protected species of newts.

Nest in Tattershall Castle trees

Fauna and Flora at Tattershall Castle 

Around our rare red brick castle you can discover exceptional wildlife around the castle grounds, including in both the inner and the outer moats.


Get active by ticking off some of 50 things to do before you’re 11 ¾ . Come see what you can build with the soft shapes in the Inner Ward or playin  the giant sandpit (just behind the Great Tower) –buckets and spades provided.

Mother and doughter playing outdoors

50 things to do before you're 11 ¾ at Tattershall castle 

Are you an adventurer, discoverer, ranger, tracker or explorer? Come bird watching and investigate what’s in and around our moat.



You can take a break and rest while enjoying the sunshine. Lounge on a deckchair an take in the breathtaking views whilst listening to birds songs. Bring along a picnic and make use of our benches, or find a shady spot anywhere in our grounds.n You may even be lucky enough to see RAF Coningsby planes flying just above the Tower during your visit. 

A couple enjoying the breath taking views of the Great Tower from the picnic area

Have your picnic at Tattershall Castle 

Wander around our moat, explore the Inner Ward and discover what you can do in our grounds.

While planning your visit check our events programme, there's lots on offer. Why not make the most of the long days with outdoor theatre, make sure you don’t miss our re-enactments perfect for the whole family and venture the castle in those days the youngest visitors are challenged to lots of different games.

Find all our Events details by clicking here.

Castle view from the picnic area
Visitors enjoying the sunshine
Castle view from the picnic area