Castles · South West England
English Bicknor Castle
In or near Welsh Bicknor.
English Bicknor Castle — a castle in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Pauline Eccles — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood · 6.0 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
English Bicknor Castle is a castle in wales-south, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
English Bicknor Castle is a historic castle located in South Wales. It is notable for its medieval architecture and remains an important site reflecting the region's history.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8386, -2.6086
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Forest of Dean
- Parish
- English Bicknor
- Postcode
- GL16 7PG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Forest of Dean
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood — 6 km
Sources
- wikipedia: English Bicknor Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is English Bicknor Castle?
- English Bicknor Castle is in Gloucestershire, South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode GL16 7PG), in the parish of English Bicknor.
- What is English Bicknor Castle?
- English Bicknor Castle — a castle in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to English Bicknor Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL16 7PG.
- Is English Bicknor Castle a protected site?
- Yes — English Bicknor Castle is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- Does English Bicknor Castle charge admission?
- English Bicknor Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to English Bicknor Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL16 7PG.