Tattershall Castle

From the cool hush of the basement to the soaring heights of its battlements, Tattershall Castle stands as one of England’s most extraordinary medieval treasures. Raised in the 1400s by the powerful Lord Cromwell, this magnificent brick tower was designed to impress—a bold declaration of wealth, status, and ambition rising proudly above the vast Lincolnshire fens for more than five centuries.

Step inside and you’ll find grand hearths, intricate tapestries, and chambers steeped in stories. Yet few visitors realise that the castle’s remarkable fireplaces once sparked a national movement—one that ultimately helped shape modern architectural protection laws.
During this year’s Heritage Open Days Festival, come and uncover these hidden tales for yourself. Wander through history, climb through centuries, and immerse your senses in the life and legacy of this unforgettable medieval masterpiece.

Timings

Saturday 12 September:

Castle and Grounds open 1030-1630 (Last entry at 1530)

Sunday 13 September:

Castle and Grounds open 1030-1630 (Last entry at 1530)

Location & directions

Tattershall Castle, Sleaford Road, Tattershall, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN4 4LR

Directions:

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. Our nearest train stations are Ruskington, Metheringham, Boston, and Sleaford. Buses pass regularly through the village.

Contact on day:

Nigel Hodges

Telephone number:

+441754892998

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

All paths from the main gate and around the inner ward are loose gravel, and routes from the car park are uneven, though a drop‑off point is available at the main gates for disabled visitors. The ground floor is accessible via a ramp after navigating gravel paths. The middle and outer wards can only be reached by steep grassy banks or brick steps. Upper floors are reached via a wide spiral staircase of 149 steps, and the basement by 12 steps with low headroom and no handrail. No lift is available. Assistance dogs are welcome; other dogs are permitted only in the grounds.

Additional information

We sell a small selection of cold drinks, ice creams and snacks. Picnics are welcome.

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