Castles · Northern Ireland
Castlewellan Castle
In or near Ballylough.
Castlewellan Castle — castle in northern ireland. Operated by Centre Ministries.
Eric Jones — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
About
Castlewellan Castle is a castle located in northern ireland. Operated by Centre Ministries. A British castle recorded in OpenStreetMap with a heritage quality signal.
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Place summary
Castlewellan Castle is located in Northern Ireland, postcode BT31. This 19th-century structure is set within a picturesque landscape, surrounded by a large demesne and gardens. The castle is notable for its distinctive architecture and serves as a focal point for the surrounding parkland, which includes walking trails and recreational areas. The site is of historical interest and contributes to the area's cultural heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 54.2645, -5.9554
- District
- Newry, Mourne and Down
- Postcode
- BT31 9BU
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Down
Sources
- osm: w299081451 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q17861504 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castlewellan Castle?
- Castlewellan Castle is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT31 9BU).
- What is Castlewellan Castle?
- Castlewellan Castle — castle in northern ireland. Operated by Centre Ministries.
- How do I get to Castlewellan Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode BT31 9BU.
- Does Castlewellan Castle charge admission?
- Castlewellan Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Castlewellan Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BT31 9BU. It sits within the South Down parliamentary constituency.