Whittington Castle, Whittington, Oswestry

Details

Accessibility

• Disabled access to most parts of the site 
• Bridge & disability ramp to ruins 
• Pathway down to extension of moat area (which is then grass)
• Accessible gift shop & second hand book shop  
• Accessible tea room 
• Accessible toilets downstairs 
• Dog friendly seating area in the gift shop 
• Dogs allowed in the grounds (on lead)

"The original Whittington Castle was a motte-and-bailey castle. In the 13th century this was replaced as a Castle with buildings around a courtyard with the exterior walls being the curtain wall of the inner bailey. Today the Castle is owned and Managed by the Whittington Castle Preservation Fund. There is lots of history and heritage to explore at the Castle with the viewing mound being one of the oldest of it's type in England. 

The Castle provides guided tours and lots of events throughout the year. Some examples of interactive history lessons/ events hosted in the past include: Medieval Day (re-enactment and demonstrations of medieval life), Viking History Event (Viking age crafts, skills and chance to dress up for children and adults.) The Black Star 1940's History (play traditional games, learn about rations and life on the home front. )

The Castle is also proud to be able to provide themed educational visits for school children catered to the National Curriculum in an interactive way to feed their minds and a love for history. 

The grounds are home to wildlife - you can purchase food to feed the ducks and swans. If you visit during late spring time you might even get the joy of seeing the newest additions of ducklings and cygnets. As well as their parents Beatrice and Benedict. 

There are lots of walks around the grounds or into the nearby village where you can cross a stream and children's play park. You can also enjoy a picnic in the grounds or visit the Kitchen tearoom with lots of sweet & savoury treats or treat yourself to afternoon tea."

Address

Whittington Castle

Whittington

Oswestry

Shropshire SY11 4DF

Email

info@whittingtoncastle.co.uk

Phone

01691 662500

https://www.whittingtoncastle.co.uk/

Directions

"From Oswestry - (10 minute drive)

Head west towards Church Street/ B5069 for 60 yards 

Turn right onto Church Street/B5069 for 70 yards 

At roundabout take 2nd exit onto Smithfield Street (130 yards)

Continue straight onto English Walls for 0.1 miles 

At roundabout take 1st exit onto Leg Street/B4579 (0.6 miles)

Turn right onto Whittington Road/ B4580 for 0.5 miles 

At Whittington roundabout take second exit onto A495 for 1.5 miles 

Turn left to stay on A495 for 0.1 miles 

Destination will be on the left." 

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

"Castle Opening Times: Castle is currently closed until further notice.  Grounds always open

Tea Room open: 11am-3pm, Wednesday to Sunday all year & Bank Holiday Mondays

COVID:19 opening times: During the current crisis our tearoom will be open:

11am-3pm, Wednesday to Sunday for Take-away only

Please check regularly for updates"

Transport

"Whittington is a small rural community in Shropshire close to the market town of Oswestry. Whittington Castle sits in the centre of this village.

By Car

Whittington Castle is situated in the centre of Whittington village. 2 miles east of Oswestry. It is just 20 minutes drive from Shrewsbury (A5), and 35 minutes from Chester (A483). When approaching Oswestry stay on the A483 or A5 and do not turn for Oswestry town. Take the A495 signposted for Ellesmere off the Oswestry bypass and continue into Whittington over the railway level crossing. At the T-junction turn left staying on the A495. Our castle is on your left and the car park entrance (there is a small fee) is just opposite the church on your left. Please do not park on our village roads.

By Rail:

The nearest Railway Station is Gobowen on the Chester to Birmingham line and is  2 miles from Whittington. There are taxi numbers at the station.

By Coach

Nearest Coach Station is Oswestry.

By Bus

Whittington is on Arriva route D70 which runs between Oswestry and Shrewsbury."

For further details please phone Traveline 0870 6082608 or traveline.info

Amenities 

Things to do near the Castle- 

The British Ironwork Centre 

Cae Glas Park 

Segtrek 

Park Hall The Countryside Experience 

Nearby town Oswestry (10 minutes drive away) has lots of restaurants, accommodation, markets and shopping.