Castles · South Wales
Banwell Castle
In or near Winscombe.
Banwell Castle — castle in Banwell, Somerset, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Puxton Park · 4.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Banwell Castle, the nearest railway station is Puxton Park, located 4.4 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is BS29 6NX. Entry has limited wheelchair accessibility.
About
Banwell Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "castle in Banwell, Somerset, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.3235°, -2.8542°.
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Heritage listing
Banwell Castle is a Victorian Gothic Revival mansion in Banwell, Somerset, England. It is a Grade II* listed building.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Banwell Castle is a historic family home set in 25 acres of gardens and grounds, featuring free-roaming chickens, peacocks, and various wildlife. Visitors can enjoy the peaceful ambiance and stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: MENDIP
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Mendip Hills
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Banwell Castle is a Victorian Gothic Revival mansion in Banwell, Somerset, England. It is a Grade II* listed building.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The land on which the house is built was owned by the Bishop of Bath and Wells. It was sold to John and Joan Landown in 1753. It was passed down to the Sympson family; John Dyer Sympson, a solicitor from London, built the castle as his home. It was completed in 1847. Built in the Gothic Revival style made popular by Augustus Pugin. having passed to Sir William Baker, Other owners and tenants have been 1854 to 1874 Henry & Elizabeth Pigou then Sir William & Lady Frances Baker. Mr & Mrs Hope made it their home, she died in 1916 and the Estate was then sold to Richard Calvert who in 1919 had the Bristol Architect Sir George Oatley do remodelling work on the property. In World War II it was…
Architecture
The house has five windows in the three-storey main block between small circular turrets with other octagonal and hexagonal towers. In front of the house is a terrace with a trefoil pierced parapet with statutes of lions rampant with swords on embattled octagonal gate piers which flank six steps. The gatehouse consists of a Chamfered double arch, with a parapet between circular embattled towers, with wrought iron gates with heraldic motifs. The terrace adjoining the house leads to a decorative dairy. The west garden walls include another tower.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.3235, -2.8542
- District
- North Somerset
- Parish
- Banwell
- Postcode
- BS29 6NX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wells and Mendip Hills
- Phone
- 01934 822263
- Established
- 1847
- Nearest railway station
- Puxton Park — 4.4 km
- Official site
- www.banwellcastle.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q4857340 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Banwell Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Banwell Castle (Geograph 1126175).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Banwell Camp
Vineyards · 0.5 km
Banwell Plain
Mountains & hills · 0.5 km
Banwell Ochre Caves
Caves · 0.7 km
Old Bell Inn
Historic pubs · 0.8 km
Church of St Andrew, Banwell
Historic churches · 0.8 km
Roman settlement and associated industrial remains and field system north-east of Winthill Farm
Archaeological sites · 0.9 km
The Cart Wash
Natural landmarks · 0.9 km
Sandford and Banwell railway station
Heritage railway stations · 1.4 km
Sandford Station Railway Heritage Centre
Museums · 1.4 km
Thatchers Cider
Breweries · 1.7 km
Standing stone 150m south-east of Yarberry Farm
Windmills · 1.7 km
Banwell Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.8 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Banwell Castle?
- Banwell Castle is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode BS29 6NX), in the parish of Banwell.
- What is Banwell Castle?
- Banwell Castle — castle in Banwell, Somerset, England, UK.
- How do I get to Banwell Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Puxton Park, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS29 6NX.
- When was Banwell Castle built?
- Built or established in 1847.
- Who owns Banwell Castle?
- Banwell Castle is owned by | designation1 =Grade II* Listed Building.
- Is Banwell Castle a listed building?
- Banwell Castle is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Banwell Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Banwell Castle is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the MENDIP National Nature Reserve.
- Does Banwell Castle charge admission?
- Banwell Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.