Where is Bridgwater Castle?

Bridgwater Castle is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA6 3YF), in the parish of Bridgwater.

How do I get to Bridgwater Castle?

The nearest railway station is Bridgwater, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA6 3YF.

Is Bridgwater Castle a protected site?

Yes — Bridgwater Castle is part of the SOMERSET WETLANDS National Nature Reserve.

Does Bridgwater Castle charge admission?

Bridgwater Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.

How do I get to Bridgwater Castle?

The nearest railway station is Bridgwater, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA6 3YF.

Castles · South West England

Bridgwater Castle

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Bridgwater Castle — castle in Bridgwater, Somerset, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1.5 h–3 h
Nearest railway station: Bridgwater · 1.0 km

Family-friendly
Limited wheelchair access

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Bridgwater Castle, the nearest railway station is Bridgwater, located 1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is TA6 3YF. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.

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Bridgwater Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Records date its origin to 1202. Wikidata describes it as: "castle in Bridgwater, Somerset, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 51.1295°, -3.0041°.

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Protected designations

National Nature Reserve: SOMERSET WETLANDS

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Bridgwater Castle was a castle in the town of Bridgwater, Somerset, England. The stone castle was built around 1220 and contributed to the development of the town. It was surrounded by a moat and included a watergate giving access to the quay. In the 13th and 14th centuries the castle was involved in the Second Barons' War and Despenser War. It then fell into ruin and parts were demolished in the first half of the 17th century and a new house built. Some of the walls survived and it played a minor role in the English Civil War and Monmouth Rebellion. In the later 17th and early 18th centuries many of the remaining buildings were demolished and new residential and industrial buildings constructed, giving its name to Castle Street. The watergate and some sections of wall survive.

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Background

History

The castle was built early in the 13th century by William Brewer, like several other castle-builders of the period, an exceptionally wealthy man. He was granted the lordship of the Manor of Bridgwater by King John in 1201, and founded Bridgwater Friary. Before the building of the castle, Bridgwater was much smaller, but after the granting a licence to crenellate by King John, in 1200, charters for the creation of a borough and a market rapidly followed, effectively creating the heart of a new town. Initially Bridgwater faced competition from the established nearby port of Downend, protected by Down End Castle, but the new settlement rapidly became dominant. Bridgwater Castle was a…

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Coordinates: 51.1295, -3.0041
District: Somerset
Parish: Bridgwater
Postcode: TA6 3YF
Parliamentary constituency: Bridgwater
Established: 1202
Nearest railway station: Bridgwater — 1 km
Official site: bridgwater-tc.gov.uk

Sources

wikidata: Q4966919 (CC0)
wikipedia: Bridgwater Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
commons: Bridgwater Castle ruins.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Where to eat & stay near Bridgwater Castle

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Hotels · South West England

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Campsites · South West England

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Caravan parks · South West England

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Campsites · South West England

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Campsites · South West England

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Campsites · South West England

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Restaurants · South West England

English Raj Tandoori Restaurant

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