Castles · North West England
Blobb Hill Castle
In or near Aldford.
Blobb Hill Castle — a castle in wales-north, United Kingdom.
Jeff Buck — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway · 6.8 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Blobb Hill Castle is a castle located in wales-north, 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: River Dee (England) SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Blobb Hill Castle is a castle located in North Wales. It is noted for its historical significance and distinctive architecture.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.1302, -2.8701
- District
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Parish
- Aldford and Saighton
- Postcode
- CH3 6JE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chester South and Eddisbury
- Nearest railway station
- Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway — 6.8 km
Sources
- osm: way/479856206 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Blobb Hill Castle?
- Blobb Hill Castle is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH3 6JE), in the parish of Aldford and Saighton.
- What is Blobb Hill Castle?
- Blobb Hill Castle — a castle in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Blobb Hill Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CH3 6JE.
- Is Blobb Hill Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Blobb Hill Castle is part of the River Dee (England) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Blobb Hill Castle charge admission?
- Blobb Hill Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Blobb Hill Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CH3 6JE.