Key facts
- Operator
- National Trust
- Condition
- Intact
- Access
- Staffed, ticketed
Pinpoint
Sleaford Rd, Tattershall, Lincoln LN4 4LR
Telephone 01526 342543
Possible Opening hours
Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| Monday | 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM |
| Sunday | 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM |
A soaring 15th-century brick great tower, one of the earliest and best-surviving examples of medieval brickwork in England, restored and run by the National Trust. It sits near an active air base, so a visit sometimes comes with an unplanned flypast of vintage aircraft overhead.
Worth the trip
The brick construction itself - reviewers repeatedly note there's nothing quite like it among England's other castles, most of which are stone.
Before you go
There's a car park close by with toilets between it and the tower, and plenty of grass for a picnic; dogs are welcome on the grounds but not inside the tower itself.
Reviewers consistently enjoy Tattershall's unusual red-brick architecture and the views from the top, and several mention good value family tickets and a dog-friendly site. Multiple visits also happened to coincide with nearby air displays, which added to the day. One reviewer had a less positive experience, feeling rushed out by staff who began closing up well before the advertised times.
Restored 15th-century brick great tower
“Great place for everyone to visit. Good exercise if you climb to the roof, well worth it for the views. One child looked in a small room off the main hall and said there's nothing in here. His mum was trying to read the…”— Gill Allen, visitor review
Further reading
CubicFun - Neuschwanstein Castle 3D Puzzle (121pc)
Architectural 3D puzzle model, stocked by UK and US retailers.
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