Castles Β· South Wales
Bishton Castle
In or near Caerleon.
Bishton Castle β a castle in wales south.
Geraint Roberts β CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 hβ3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Severn Tunnel Junction Β· 7.0 km
About
Bishton Castle is a named castle in wales south, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bishton Castle is a castle located in South Wales, within the parish of Bishton. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its proximity to the Severn Estuary. The site is notable for its ecological significance, contributing to the preservation of local wildlife and habitats. Visitors can explore the surrounding landscape, which offers views of the estuary and its diverse ecosystems.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5881, -2.8786
- District
- Newport
- Parish
- Bishton
- Postcode
- NP18 2DZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newport East
- Nearest railway station
- Severn Tunnel Junction β 7 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287436 (CC BY 4.0)
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Nearby
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Trefesgob Castle
Trefesgob Castle β a literary house museum in wales south.
π· 5Mountains & hills Β· South Wales
Waltwood Hill
Waltwood Hill β mountain in wales south. Elevation: 62 m.
π· 5Mountains & hills Β· South Wales
Waltwood Hill
Waltwood Hill β a hill or mountain in wales south.
π· 5Historic churches Β· South Wales
Parish Church of St Cadwaladr
Parish Church of St Cadwaladr β Grade II listed building-listed church in wales-south, United Kingdom.
π· 7Hotels Β· South Wales
Old Barn Inn Hotel
Old Barn Inn Hotel β a hotel in wales south.
π· 5Literary houses Β· South Wales
Cae Wall Wood Motte
Cae Wall Wood Motte β a literary house museum in wales south.
Where to eat & stay near Bishton Castle
Places to stay
π· 7Hotels Β· South Wales
Old Barn Inn Hotel
Old Barn Inn Hotel β a hotel in wales south.
π· 7Hotels Β· South Wales
New Inn Hotel
New Inn Hotel β a hotel in wales south.
π· 5
π· 7
π· 5Hotels Β· South Wales
Coldra Court Hotel
Coldra Court Hotel β a hotel in wales south.
π· 5B&Bs Β· South Wales
The Ship Inn
The Ship Inn β a bed-and-breakfast in wales south.
Places to eat & drink
π· 3Restaurants Β· South Wales
Ego at The Groes Wen Inn
Ego at The Groes Wen Inn β a restaurant in wales south. Cuisine: mediterranean. Brand: Ego.
Restaurants Β· South Wales
Toby Carvery
Toby Carvery β a restaurant in wales south. Cuisine: british. Brand: Toby Carvery.
π· 7Restaurants Β· South Wales
Harvester
Harvester β a restaurant in wales south.
π· 5Restaurants Β· South Wales
The Man of Steel
The Man of Steel β a restaurant in wales south.
π· 7Restaurants Β· South Wales
The Priory Hotel & Restaurant
The Priory Hotel & Restaurant β a restaurant in wales south. Cuisine: international. 3-star.
π· 5Historic pubs Β· South Wales
Ye Olde Murenger House
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Allt y Gaer
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bishton Castle?
- Bishton Castle is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP18 2DZ), in the parish of Bishton.
- What is Bishton Castle?
- Bishton Castle β a castle in wales south.
- How do I get to Bishton Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Severn Tunnel Junction, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP18 2DZ.
- Is Bishton Castle a protected site?
- Yes β Bishton Castle is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Bishton Castle charge admission?
- Bishton Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Bishton Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Severn Tunnel Junction, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP18 2DZ.