Discover more at Tattershall Castle
Find out when Tattershall Castle is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
Group and education visits
Tattershall Castle is an awe-inspiring place, packed full of history and stunning architecture, with a seven-storey tower and spacious grounds to explore. We welcome group and education visits provided they are booked at least 7 days in advance. Admission charges apply.
Education visits
Whether it’s sitting on the inner ward drawing the Great Tower, dressing up in medieval costume, dancing around one of the vast chambers, looking out over the battlements, spotting historical graffiti, or eating lunch in the grounds, there’s lots to do on an education visit to Tattershall Castle.
If you’re undecided if Tattershall Castle is right for your group, you may find our Education Visit Information Pack useful. It contains a map, practical information, and plenty of safety guidance.
Who is eligible for free entry?
School and other education providers who have a current National Trust Education Group Access Pass visit for free.
National Trust members who bring a current membership card, registered tourist board guides who can produce a valid badge, coach drivers, and tour leaders escorting groups of 15 people or more all visit for free.
Please note that if you organise a group visit and the fee you charge your group includes our admission fee, it is up to you to refund this to any National Trust members in your group; it cannot be refunded by us.
Free familiarisation visits
If you're planning a group or educational visit you can request a free familiarisation visit to allow you to experience the Castle for yourself, inform risk assessments, and ultimately plan a successful visit.
Pricing
We offer 5% off our standard prices for groups of 15 people or more. This applies to group visits and to educational visits where the education provider does not have a current Education Group Access Pass.
Things to consider
- The Great Tower is draughty and has no heating, so treat the visit like you would an outdoor trip and make sure you advise people to wear sensible and sturdy footwear.
- Access can be difficult for those with mobility issues. Please see our Access at Tattershall Castle page for more information.
- Our toilets are located approximately 180 metres from the Great Tower and 100 metres from our visitor reception building. There are no toilets inside the Great Tower.
- There is no café on site. Cold drinks and a small selection of snacks – crisp, chocolate bars, ice creams – are available from our visitor reception building.
- In the event of inclement weather there is nowhere to picnic under cover (eating and drinking is not permitted in the Great Tower).
- The site has two water-filled moats with sheer walls, steep banks. There are uneven, slippery surfaces throughout.
Contact us
To check availability, ask for a copy of our Education Visit Information Pack, or to request or submit a booking form email tattershallcastle@nationaltrust.org.uk. If you have any questions you can also call us on 01526 342543.
Free familiarisation visits for group leaders
If you're planning a group visit you can request our free Travel Trade Pass and you and a friend or colleague will gain free entry to over 300 of our places throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland for 12 months. There’s nothing quite like seeing or experiencing somewhere for yourself to help you plan a successful visit. To receive your pass, call 0344 249 1895 or email us at traveltrade@nationaltrust.org.uk
Who is eligible for free entry?
Registered tourist board guides (on production of a valid badge), coach drivers and tour leaders escorting groups of 15 or more. National Trust members also receive free entry, so it is at your discretion whether to refund the entrance fee to members if you have included it in your package – this is not refunded by the National Trust.
Members must bring their current membership cards with them to avoid paying the full group rate. If any of your group would like to join the National Trust please direct them to our Membership page or call 0344 800 1895.
Pricing
Admission is free for National Trust members. For non-members there is group rate discount of 5% off the standard adult price if the group contains 15 people or more.
Making a booking
To check availability please email tattershallcastle@nationaltrust.org.uk or call us on 01526 342543. A booking form will need completing at least a minimum of a week before your visit in order to confirm dates and details.
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