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Ruins of the medieval Hopton Castle, besieged during and destroyed during the English Civil War. The Hopton Castle Preservation Trust secured recently funds from the Heritage Lottery fund and other sources Read more…
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Address: Llangollen
Llangollen
Denbighshire
LL20 8DY
United KingdomStar Grading: NoneRemains of a medieval castle located on a hilltop above the town of Llangollen just across the Shropshire border in Denbighshire, Wales. Read more…
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Address: Beeston Castle, Chapel Lane, Beeston
Tarporley
Cheshire
CW6 9TX
United KingdomPhone: 01829 260464Star Grading: NoneEnglish Heritage Castle & woodland park located near Tarporley in Cheshire Read more…
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Address: Yarpole
Leominster
Herefordshire
HR6 9PW
United KingdomPhone: 01568 782120Star Grading: NoneNational Trust Castle & Parkland located near Leominster in Herefordshire. Read more…
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Address: Whittington
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 4DF
United KingdomPhone: 01691 662500Star Grading: NoneThe strikingly picturesque and romantic ruins are steeped in history with tales of bitter border warfare, romance and legend. Enjoy a stroll around the the grounds and visit the excellent Read more…
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Address: 2 Lawrence Court
Craven Arms
Shropshire
SY7 9AH
United KingdomPhone: 01588 672544Star Grading: NoneEnglish Heritage. Beautiful perfectly preserved 13th-century fortified manor house – the best example of its type in England. Set in the stunning south Shropshire countryside. Read more…
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Address: Castle Gates
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY1 2AT
United KingdomPhone: 01743 358516Star Grading: NoneDating back to Saxon times, Shrewsbury Castle stands on a hill overlooking the River Severn. It has undergone several transformations during its long history but today houses the spectacular collections Read more…
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Address: Welshpool Powys
Welshpool
Powys
SY21 8RF
United KingdomPhone: 01938 551944Star Grading: NoneNational Trust. World famous terraced garden & medieval castle containing one of the finest collections of paintings in Wales. It was originally built as a fortress by Welsh princes & Read more…
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Address: Moreton Corbet Castle
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY4 4DN
United KingdomStar Grading: NoneThe picturesque remains of an 11th Century castle and an Elizabethan mansion house. This is an English Heritage site, free admission. Read more…
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Address: Ludlow Castle, Castle Square,
Ludlow
Shropshire
SY8 1AY
United KingdomPhone: 01584 873355Star Grading: NoneOriginally a Norman castle, now retains various medieval buildings, including the magnificent ruins of the inner bailey. Situated in Ludlow town centre, the castle makes a spectacular backdrop to the Read more…
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English Heritage site. The dramatic remains of a Norman borderland castle perched high on two ice age mounds overlooking the South Shropshire town of Clun. Free entry. Read more…
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Address: Chirk Castle Chirk,
Wrexham
Wrexham
LL14 5AF
United KingdomPhone: 01691 777701Star Grading: NoneNational Trust. A magnificent Marcher Fortress built 700 years ago by Edward I, situated close to the Welsh border. It has continuously lived in by the Myddelton family for the Read more…
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Address: Castle Hill
Bridgnorth
Shropshire
WV16 4AF
United KingdomStar Grading: NonePerched high on a sandstone cliff overlooking the Severn Valley the Castle Keep is the only remaining part of the original buildings. Leaning at a precarious fifteen degrees angle the remains Read more…
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English Heritage. The remains of a fortified manor house built in the 13th century by Robert Burnell, Chancellor of England and close friend of King Edward the First. The King Read more…