Castles · South West England
Abbotsbury Castle
In or near Abbotsbury.
Abbotsbury Castle — a castle in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Abbotsbury Castle is a castle located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Abbotsbury Castle SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Chesil & The Fleet SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Abbotsbury Castle is a historic castle located in South-West England. It is notable for its medieval architecture and scenic views of the surrounding landscape. The site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, reflecting its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6766, -2.6311
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Abbotsbury
- Postcode
- DT3 4JY
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dorset
Sources
- osm: way/40781145 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Abbotsbury Castle?
- Abbotsbury Castle is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT3 4JY), in the parish of Abbotsbury.
- What is Abbotsbury Castle?
- Abbotsbury Castle — a castle in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Abbotsbury Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode DT3 4JY.
- Is Abbotsbury Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Abbotsbury Castle is part of the Abbotsbury Castle SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Chesil & The Fleet SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Abbotsbury Castle charge admission?
- Abbotsbury Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Abbotsbury Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DT3 4JY. It sits within the West Dorset parliamentary constituency.