Castles · South West England
Bat's Castle
In or near Dunster.
Bat's Castle — a castle in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Roger Cornfoot — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dunster · 2.7 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Bat's 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: Dunster Park and Heathlands SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bat's Castle is a castle located in South-West England. This historic site is known for its archaeological significance and is a scheduled ancient monument.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.1695, -3.4484
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Carhampton
- Postcode
- TA24 6TA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tiverton and Minehead
- Nearest railway station
- Dunster — 2.7 km
Sources
- osm: way/180007808 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bat's Castle?
- Bat's Castle is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA24 6TA), in the parish of Carhampton.
- What is Bat's Castle?
- Bat's Castle — a castle in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bat's Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Dunster, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA24 6TA.
- Is Bat's Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Bat's Castle is part of the Dunster Park and Heathlands SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Bat's Castle charge admission?
- Bat's Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Bat's Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Dunster, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA24 6TA.