Castles · South West England
Castle Dore
In or near Polruan.
Castle Dore — a castle in South West England, United Kingdom.
Rod Allday — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Par · 2.7 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Castle Dore 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.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Castle Dore is a historic castle located in South-West England. It is notable for its medieval architecture and remains of a motte-and-bailey structure, reflecting its defensive purpose during the Norman period.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3627, -4.6678
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- St. Sampson
- Postcode
- PL24 2UA
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Austell and Newquay
- Nearest railway station
- Par — 2.7 km
Sources
- osm: way/164573975 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castle Dore?
- Castle Dore is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL24 2UA), in the parish of St. Sampson.
- What is Castle Dore?
- Castle Dore — a castle in South West England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Castle Dore?
- The nearest railway station is Par, about 2.7 km away. The nearest town is Polruan. Drivers can use postcode PL24 2UA.
- Is Castle Dore a protected site?
- Yes — Castle Dore is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Castle Dore charge admission?
- Castle Dore typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Castle Dore?
- The nearest railway station is Par, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL24 2UA.