Castles · East of England
Eye Castle
In or near Thornham Parva.
Eye Castle — a castle in East of England, United Kingdom.
Richard Croft — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Diss · 6.2 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Eye Castle is a castle located in East of 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
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Eye Castle is a historic castle located in the East of England. It features remnants from the medieval period, showcasing its significance in the region's history. The castle is a scheduled monument, reflecting its archaeological and architectural importance.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.3201, 1.1501
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- Mid Suffolk
- Parish
- Eye
- Postcode
- IP23 7AP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Waveney Valley
- Nearest railway station
- Diss — 6.2 km
Sources
- osm: way/305446966 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Eye Castle?
- Eye Castle is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP23 7AP), in the parish of Eye.
- What is Eye Castle?
- Eye Castle — a castle in East of England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Eye Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Diss, about 6.2 km away. The nearest town is Thornham Parva. Drivers can use postcode IP23 7AP.
- Is Eye Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Eye Castle is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Eye Castle charge admission?
- Eye Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Eye Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Diss, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP23 7AP.