Hampton Court Castle, Gardens and Parkland, Herefordshire
Details
Accessibility
- Car park with Disabled parking bays for 'Blue Badge' holders.
- Entrance free for Carers.
- Level access to Ticket Office/Gift shop . There is ramped access for wheelchairs to the upper level of the giftshop.
- Level access to Castle at ground floor level - staircase access only to upper floors and no lift available.
- Castle Gardens - mostly wheelchair accessible however there is stepped access on the river walks. Pathways on a mixture of flagged, gravel and wood chip surfaces. Outdoor seating available in various areas of the Gardens.
- Orangery Cafe - ramped access for wheelchairs. Indoor and outdoor seating areas.
- Ice cream Parlour in the Castle courtyard - level access. Indoor and outdoor seating areas.
- Disabled toilet facilities available ( adjacent to Orangery Cafe).
- Assistance dogs permitted only.
Brief description
A historic, Grade I-listed Castle and Grade II-listed Gardens. Hampton Court Castle, Herefordshire, dates back to the early 15th Century and pre-dates Hampton Court Palace in London. The beautiful, formal Gardens date back to the 18th Century and include a formal, Dutch-style garden, a maze, walled Victorian kitchen garden, a rose garden, a waterfall, a sunken garden including a waterwall and lovely, riverside walks within the Castle Park. There is a fine Wisteria archway walk which is over 150 years' old and a lovely pleached lime trees' walkway.
Guided tours may be available ( please enquire prior to planning to visit).
Children's outdoor play area.
Events regularly held - see Hampton Court Castle website for further details.
Address
Hampton Court Castle
Hope under Dinmore
Herefordshire
HR6 0PN
visit@hamptoncourtcastle.co.uk
Phone
01568 797 777
Website
Visit Hampton Court Castle, Herefordshire
Directions
SAT NAV: HR6 0PN
Hampton Court Castle, Herefordshire, is located just off the A417, close to the junction with the A49 between Hereford and Leominster.
Approximately 9 miles north of Hereford; 4 miles south of Leominster.
On arrival, enter through the main gate and follow the route round to the right into the car parking area which is clearly signposted.
Opening Times
Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change
Closed for the 2021 Season - Scheduled to re-open in April 2022. (Usual opening times during the Opening Season: Daily 10.30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Last entry - 4 p.m.)
Admission Charges (as at October 2021):
Gardens
Adult: £9.50
Senior (65+): £8.50
Child (4-15): £5.50
Under 4s: Free
Gardens and Castle
Adult: £14.50
Senior (65+): £13.00
Child (4-15): £8.50
Under 4s: Free
Transport
By Bus: ' Lugg Valley Primrose' Bus Service no. 492 ( Hereford - Leominster) via Hope-under-Dinmore village. Operates several buses daily. .
- From Hereford (Railway Station) via Hereford Bus Station to Hope-under-Dinmore (Church) - 26 minutes' journey .
- From Leominster (Bus Station) to Hope-under-Dinmore Church - 8 minutes' journey.
From the bus stop at Hope-under-Dinsmore Church , it is approximately 0.9 miles/1.5 kms to Hampton Court Castle.
Alternatively it maybe more practicable to take a taxi from Hereford or Leominster directly to Hampton Court Castle.
By Rail: Nearest railway stations:
- Leominster Station: Step free access to Platform 1 (to Shrewsbury). Access to Platform 2 (to Hereford) is via a footbridge with lifts. No platform staff available. There are no refreshments, wheelchairs for loan or toilets available at this station and no baby-changing facilities.
- Hereford Station: Step free access through the ticket hall to Platform 3 and 4. A footbridge lift connects Platforms 1 and 2. Station advises that the platforms at this station have a gentle slope. Please apply brakes to pushchairs and wheelchairs when waiting on the platform for a train. Wheelchairs and a portable ramp available. Refreshment facilities and toilets including Disabled toilet accessible by National - Radar scheme key are available. Baby- Changing facilities available.
Amenities
- Orangery Cafe - which serves light lunches, afternoon teas, hot and cold drinks and ice creams. Wherever possible the cafe uses locally sourced ingredients, including from the Castle's own kitchen garden. Indoor and outdoor seating areas. Ramped access to the cafe.
- Toilets - including Disabled toilet (adjacent to the Orangery Cafe).
- Baby changing facilities ( located adjacent to the Orangery Cafe).
- Gift Shop.
Travel Information
For further travel information please see: www.traveline.info
Or call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33
(Calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company's access charge)
Location
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