Tattershall Castle

Nottinghamshire & Lincolnshire

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

Sleaford Road, Tattershall, Lincolnshire, LN4 4LR

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A picture of the Caste's Great Tower with a tree showing off the brown hues of autumn on its leaves in the foreground. The sky is blue and full of fluffy clouds.

Opening times for 5 January 2026
Asset	Opening time
Castle	Closed

Whole property
Ticket type	With Gift Aid	Without Gift Aid
Adult (18+)	£12.10	£11.00
Child (5-17) under 5s free	£6.10	£5.50
Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children)	£30.30	£27.50
1 adult, 2 children	£18.20	£16.50
Group (Adult 18+)		£10.45
Group (Child 5-17)		£5.23

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Bookshop
Our second-hand bookshop is located in the visitor reception building.
Car park
Accessed by a single track drive with overhanging trees.
Dogs allowed
Dogs must be kept on a short lead. Assistance dogs only are permitted inside the Great Tower.
Licensed for civil weddings
Our charming wedding venue accommodates up to 80 people.
Toilet
Toilet facilities are located approximately 80m from visitor reception and approximately 180m from the Great Tower. There are no toilet facilities in the Great Tower.
Drop-off point available. Accessible toilet. Grounds contains gravel paths and uneven grassy areas. Accessible ramp leading to ground-floor parlour chamber. 149 steps to the top of the tower. No lift to upper floors.
Click here to find the Accessibility Guide for Tattershall Castle - AccessAble.co.uk
Accessible toilet
A toilet with adaptations is next to the ladies toilet in the main toilet block. The toilet block is at the end of an 80 metre gravel path and the gravel can be relatively deep in places. The accessible drop-off point is close by; visitors making use of the drop-off point may drive as far the toilet block provided a member of staff is notified in advance.
Drop-off point
Our drop-off point is approximately 30 metres from our visitor reception building, is through a gate which is normally partially closed. Please phone (01526 342543) or email (tattershallcastle@nationaltrust.uk) in advance if you would like to use the drop-off point so we can direct you to the correct gate and ensure it is opened for you upon your arrival.
Induction loop
Our visitor reception building has an induction loop.
Level access to shop
We have a small shop and second-hand bookshop on the ground floor of our visitor reception building, which has ramped access.
Level access/terrain
On days when we host weddings the ground floor of the Great Tower is inaccessible for a period of approximately 90 minutes. Please contact us if you have a query relating to the accessibility of the Great Tower on a particular day.
Photograph album
An information folder in the Parlour chamber of the Great Tower (ramped access) contains photographs of and information about the upper floors of the building.
Ramped access/slopes
There is ramped access to the visitor reception building and to the Parlour (ground floor) chamber of the Great Tower.
Seating available
There is seating on all floors of the Great Tower except for the Basement, roof level and battlements. There are numerous benches around the Castle grounds.
Steps/uneven terrain
The grounds contain gravel paths and uneven grassy areas.
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By road
We are 15 miles north-east of Sleaford. The Castle is accessed from the A153, on the south-west side of Tattershall village. From the direction of Sleaford, having passed by the 30mph sign into the village, start to look for signs to the Castle on your right. From the direction of Horncastle, after you pass Tattershall market place on the right, start to look for signs to the Castle on the left.
Parking: There are four driveways at the entrance to the car park - take the driveway on the extreme left. Access to the car park is via a single track drive with a high restriction of 8ft. The car park is free to use and open whenever the property is open. The distance from the car park to the Castle entrance is approximately 140 metres.
By train
Our nearest train stations are Ruskington, Metheringham, Boston, and Sleaford.
By bus
Buses pass regularly through the village, including services between Lincoln and Boston.
Cycling
NCN1 passes within 1 mile
Cycling - more information

Access at Tattershall Castle

Access information for Tattershall Castle

Visiting with your dog

The National Trust’s pawprint system gives all the places in its care a rating. More information is in the National Trust members’ handbook. Tattershall Castle is a two pawprint rated place.

A dog enjoying a winter walk in the grounds at Trelissick, Cornwall

Group and school visits

Volunteer with us

Two volunteers at Tattershall Castle wearing medieval costumes. The visitor reception building is seen behind them.

Weddings at Tattershall Castle

Find out why Tattershall Castle is one of the most appealing venues for wedding ceremonies, photographs and drinks receptions throughout the whole year.