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Historic houses · West Midlands

Castle Gates House

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Paid admission♿ Wheelchair: limited👪 Family-friendly££

Castle Gates House — Grade II* listed house outside Shrewsbury Castle, UK.

Castle Gates House, historic houses in West Midlands

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Shrewsbury · 0.2 km
  • Paid entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Castle Gates House is a historic house in the United Kingdom — typically a country seat, manor, or town house with notable architecture or history. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade II* listed house outside Shrewsbury Castle, UK". Coordinates: 52.7102°, -2.7502°.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2019

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Official information

Shrewsbury Castle offers a glimpse into over 1000 years of history, showcasing the county's military heritage. Visitors can explore the castle grounds and participate in seasonal events, including a children's castle trail during school holidays.

Place summary

Castle Gates House is a historic house located in Shrewsbury, North Wales, with the postcode SY1. It is designated as a Grade II* listed building, highlighting its architectural and historical significance.

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Coordinates
52.7102, -2.7502
District
Shropshire
Parish
Shrewsbury
Postcode
SY1 2AT
Parliamentary constituency
Shrewsbury
Phone
01743 258885
Nearest railway station
Shrewsbury0.2 km
Opening
Tue – Sat 10:30am – 4:00pm; closed Sun & Mon

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Castle Gates House?
Castle Gates House is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY1 2AT), in the parish of Shrewsbury.
What is Castle Gates House?
Castle Gates House — Grade II* listed house outside Shrewsbury Castle, UK.
How do I get to Castle Gates House?
The nearest railway station is Shrewsbury, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY1 2AT.
Is Castle Gates House a listed building?
Castle Gates House is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
How do I get to Castle Gates House?
The nearest railway station is Shrewsbury, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY1 2AT.