Castles · South West England
Bovisand
In or near Brixton.
Bovisand — a castle in South West England, United Kingdom.
Stephen McKay — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Plymouth · 4.7 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Bovisand is a castle located in South West England, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
360° viewimagery from 2021
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Plymouth Sound Shores and Cliffs SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: South Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bovisand is a castle located in South-West England. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural features, reflecting the region's medieval heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.3370, -4.1260
- County
- Devon
- District
- South Hams
- Parish
- Wembury
- Postcode
- PL9 0FL
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Plymouth — 4.7 km
Sources
- osm: way/1067926801 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Bovisand Fort
Forts · 0.0 km
Bovisand Bay
Mountains & hills · 0.3 km
Leekbed Bay
Natural landmarks · 0.4 km
Bovisand Beach
Beaches · 0.5 km
Crownhill Bay
Mountains & hills · 0.8 km
Jennycliff Bay
Mountains & hills · 1.3 km
Plymouth Sound
Mountains & hills · 1.4 km
Plymouth Sound
Campsites · 1.4 km
Staddon Heights
Mountains & hills · 1.4 km
Westlake Bay
Mountains & hills · 1.6 km
Plymouth Breakwater Fort
Forts · 1.7 km
Rum Bay
Natural landmarks · 1.7 km
Nearby
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Leekbed Bay
Leekbed Bay — a natural feature in england south west.
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Jennycliff Bay
Jennycliff Bay — bay in the United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Bovisand
Places to stay
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Mount Batten Centre
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📷 5Hotels · South West England
Moxy Hotel
Moxy Hotel — a hotel in england south west.
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📷 5Hostels · South West England
Plymouth Backpackers
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Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Cafés · South West England
Duttons Cafe Bar Restaurant
Duttons Cafe Bar Restaurant — a café in england south west.
📷 7Restaurants · South West England
Phoenix Wharf at Piermaster's House
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bovisand?
- Bovisand is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL9 0FL), in the parish of Wembury.
- What is Bovisand?
- Bovisand — a castle in South West England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bovisand?
- The nearest railway station is Plymouth, about 4.7 km away. The nearest town is Brixton. Drivers can use postcode PL9 0FL.
- Is Bovisand a protected site?
- Yes — Bovisand is part of the Plymouth Sound Shores and Cliffs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the South Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Bovisand charge admission?
- Bovisand typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Bovisand?
- The nearest railway station is Plymouth, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL9 0FL.