Whittington Castle
Welcome to Whittington Castle near Oswestry in Shropshire England. The strikingly picturesque and romantic ruins are steeped in much history, tales of bitter border warfare, romance and legend.
A small rural community in North Shropshire, England has acquired a 99 year lease to manage the Castle that sits in the centre of its village. The Trust is delighted to announce that a £1.5m project to repair and restore Whittington Castle has just been completed with the assistance of a £950k grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund.
Venue Details
Address
Castle Street WhittingtonOswestry
Shropshire
SY11 4DF
England
Links
Telephone
- 01691 662500
Entry Charges
Access to the grounds of Whittington Castle is free. Access to the Castle Gatehouse and Cottage is free on days when open to the public. Users of the car park are required to pay a £1 CAR PARKING fee which is used to fund the maintenance of the restored Castle.
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Opening Hours
The Castle Gatehouse and Cottage is open for the sale of books and souvenirs and for access to displays and interpretation explaining the history of the Castle during the following times:
March until end of October:
Wednesday – Sunday 10am-4pm
November to February:
Thursday – Sunday 10am-4pmThe Tea room is open at Whittington Castle:
March until end of October:
Wednesday – Sunday 10am-4pm
November to February:
Thursday – Sunday 10am-4pm
At a glance
Castle Street WhittingtonOswestry
Shropshire
SY11 4DF
England