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The Great Britain Guide

Castles Β· South West England

Castle Dore

In or near Polruan.

β™Ώ Wheelchair: limited

Castle Dore β€” a castle in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

Castle Dore Iron Age hill fort - geograph.org.uk - 7483339

Rod Allday β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Par Β· 2.7 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Castle Dore is a castle located in england-south-west, 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.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
50.3627, -4.6678
District
Cornwall
Parish
St. Sampson
Postcode
PL24 2UA
Parliamentary constituency
St Austell and Newquay
Nearest railway station
Par β€” 2.7 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Castle Dore, Potato field - geograph.org.uk - 5100233πŸ“· 5

Vineyards Β· South West England

Castle Dore

Castle Dore β€” a UK vineyard in england south west, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.

Railway line - geograph.org.uk - 7288595πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South West England

Chapel Park Farm

Chapel Park Farm β€” a caravan park in england south west.

St Winnow snow - geograph.org.uk - 269723πŸ“· 5

Historic churches Β· South West England

St Sampson, Cornwall

St Sampson is a civil parish in mid-Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. The population at the 2011 census was 260. Formally known as the parish of Golant (Golant is a small village on the west bank of

Free
The Saints' Way near Golant church - geograph.org.uk - 5373410πŸ“· 4

Hostels Β· South West England

Golant YHA

Golant YHA β€” a hostel in england south west.

St Sampson's ChurchπŸ“· 3

Historic churches Β· South West England

St Sampson's Church

St Sampson's Church β€” church in Golant, Cornwall, England, UK.

FreeGrade I↗ golant.net
Church Street - geograph.org.uk - 7289010πŸ“· 3

Public art & sculpture Β· South West England

ArtBox

ArtBox β€” a public art in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

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Where to eat & stay near Castle Dore

Places to stay

Railway line - geograph.org.uk - 7288595πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South West England

Chapel Park Farm

Chapel Park Farm β€” a caravan park in england south west.

The Saints' Way near Golant church - geograph.org.uk - 5373410πŸ“· 4

Hostels Β· South West England

Golant YHA

Golant YHA β€” a hostel in england south west.

B3269 - geograph.org.uk - 7289801πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Polglaze Holiday Park

Polglaze Holiday Park β€” a campsite in england south west.

Penhale Cottage - geograph.org.uk - 5821631πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Penhale Caravan and Camping Park

Penhale Caravan and Camping Park β€” a campsite in england south west.

Dog walking at Par - geograph.org.uk - 7293890πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South West England

Snowlands Holiday Park

Snowlands Holiday Park β€” a caravan park in england south west.

Lankelly Lane - geograph.org.uk - 5821644πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Lambs Barn Camping Ground

Lambs Barn Camping Ground β€” a campsite in england south west.

β†— pitchup.com

Places to eat & drink

A390 at St Blazey - geograph.org.uk - 8182677πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Pack Horse Public House

The Pack Horse Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.

Tall Ships in Charlestown Harbour - geograph.org.uk - 1695614πŸ“· 5

Restaurants Β· South West England

Pier House Hotel

Pier House Hotel β€” a restaurant in england south west.

Free↗ pierhousehotel.com
Entrance to the service yard, Lanhydrock House - geograph.org.uk - 4870298πŸ“· 5

CafΓ©s Β· South West England

Stables Cafe

Stables Cafe β€” a cafΓ© in england south west.

Talland Street, Polperro - geograph.org.uk - 3048164πŸ“· 7

Restaurants Β· South West England

The House on the Props

The House on the Props β€” a restaurant in england south west.

Free↗ houseontheprops.co.uk
The Three Pilchards sign - geograph.org.uk - 5439417πŸ“· 7

Restaurants Β· South West England

The Wheelhouse

The Wheelhouse β€” a restaurant in england south west.

Former Wetherspoons - geograph.org.uk - 7288779πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Methodist Chapel

Methodist Chapel in England South West, United Kingdom.

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Castles Β· South West England

Old Wardour Castle

Old Wardour Castle β€” Grade I listed castle in Wardour, Wiltshire, England, UK.

πŸ‘Άβ†— english-heritage.org.uk
Ballands Castle - geograph.org.uk - 6387490πŸ“· 5

Castles Β· South West England

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Castles Β· South West England

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Castles Β· South West England

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Frequently 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 β€” a castle in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Castle Dore?
The nearest railway station is Par, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL24 2UA.
Is Castle Dore a protected site?
Yes β€” 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.