Castles · South West England
Clearwell Castle
In or near St Briavels.
Clearwell Castle — a castle in South West England, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Perrygrove · 2.0 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Clearwell Castle 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
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Clearwell Castle is a castle located in South Wales. It is noted for its distinctive architecture and serves as a private venue for events. The castle's historical significance and picturesque surroundings make it a notable landmark in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7665, -2.6245
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Forest of Dean
- Parish
- Newland
- Postcode
- GL16 8LG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Forest of Dean
- Nearest railway station
- Perrygrove — 2 km
Sources
- osm: way/31249534 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Clearwell Castle?
- Clearwell Castle is in Gloucestershire, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode GL16 8LG), in the parish of Newland.
- What is Clearwell Castle?
- Clearwell Castle — a castle in South West England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Clearwell Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Perrygrove, about 2.0 km away. The nearest town is St Briavels. Drivers can use postcode GL16 8LG.
- Is Clearwell Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Clearwell Castle is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Clearwell Castle charge admission?
- Clearwell Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Clearwell Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Perrygrove, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL16 8LG.