Castles · East of England
Berkhamsted Castle
In or near Ashridge.
Berkhamsted Castle — a castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
mick finn — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Berkhamsted · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Berkhamsted Castle is a castle located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Berkhamsted Castle is a historic site featuring the ruins of a medieval castle that once served as a royal residence. Visitors can explore the remains of the castle, including its impressive motte and bailey structure, and enjoy scenic views of the surrounding area.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Berkhamsted Castle is a historic castle located in the West Midlands, postcode HP4. It is notable for its well-preserved earthworks and was a key royal fortress during the medieval period. The site is a scheduled monument, reflecting its significance in British history.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.7638, -0.5593
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- Dacorum
- Parish
- Berkhamsted
- Postcode
- HP4 1LJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harpenden and Berkhamsted
- Nearest railway station
- Berkhamsted — 0.3 km
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/24304491 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Berkhamsted Castle?
- Berkhamsted Castle is in Hertfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode HP4 1LJ), in the parish of Berkhamsted.
- What is Berkhamsted Castle?
- Berkhamsted Castle — a castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Berkhamsted Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Berkhamsted, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode HP4 1LJ.
- Is Berkhamsted Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Berkhamsted Castle is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Berkhamsted Castle free to visit?
- Yes, Berkhamsted Castle is free to enter.
- How do I get to Berkhamsted Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Berkhamsted, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HP4 1LJ.