Where is Enmore Castle?

Enmore Castle is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA5 2DU), in the parish of Enmore.

How do I get to Enmore Castle?

The nearest railway station is Bridgwater, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA5 2DU.

Who owns Enmore Castle?

Enmore Castle is owned by | designation1 =Grade II listed building.

Is Enmore Castle a protected site?

Yes — Enmore Castle is part of the SOMERSET WETLANDS National Nature Reserve and the Quantock Hills National Landscape (AONB).

Does Enmore Castle charge admission?

Enmore Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.

How do I get to Enmore Castle?

The nearest railway station is Bridgwater, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA5 2DU.

Castles · South West England

Enmore Castle

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Enmore Castle — a castle in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1.5 h–3 h
Nearest railway station: Bridgwater · 7.2 km

Family-friendly
Limited wheelchair access

Enmore Castle is a castle in england-south-west, 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

National Nature Reserve: SOMERSET WETLANDS
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Quantock Hills

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Enmore Castle is a castle located in South-West England. It is notable for its distinctive architecture and historical significance in the region.

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Background

Architecture

Enmore was the seat of the family of William Malet who built a great house, although the original date of construction is uncertain. The house passed to Elizabeth Malet who married John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester. In 1664 it included a hall, chapel and 20 hearths. The building was still standing in 1727. It was bought at some time before 1751 by John Perceval, 2nd Earl of Egmont who over the next five years erected the first version of the present castle. The building consisted of a square surround an inner court which was 86 ft by 78 ft. The surrounding walls had square towers at the corners and semicircular turrets on each of the sides including around the doors, all were topped with…

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Coordinates: 51.1117, -3.0894
District: Somerset
Parish: Enmore
Postcode: TA5 2DU
Parliamentary constituency: Bridgwater
Established: 1751
Nearest railway station: Bridgwater — 7.2 km

Sources

wikipedia: Enmore Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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