Where is Farleigh Hungerford Castle?

Farleigh Hungerford Castle is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA2 7RS), in the parish of Norton St Philip.

How do I get to Farleigh Hungerford Castle?

The nearest railway station is Avoncliff, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA2 7RS.

Is Farleigh Hungerford Castle a protected site?

Yes — Farleigh Hungerford Castle is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).

Does Farleigh Hungerford Castle charge admission?

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

How do I get to Farleigh Hungerford Castle?

The nearest railway station is Avoncliff, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA2 7RS.

Castles · South West England

Farleigh Hungerford Castle

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Farleigh Hungerford Castle — a castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1.5 h–3 h
Nearest railway station: Avoncliff · 2.5 km

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Farleigh Hungerford Castle is a castle located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Official information

Farleigh Hungerford Castle is a historic site that dates back to the late 14th century, originally built by Sir Thomas Hungerford. Visitors can explore the castle's impressive ruins, including two corner towers, a chapel with medieval wall paintings, and the crypt containing lead coffins of the Hungerford family.

Protected designations

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Farleigh Hungerford Castle is a historic castle located in South-East England, postcode BA2. It is notable for its well-preserved ruins and significant medieval architecture. The castle is a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its importance in the region's heritage.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates: 51.3175, -2.2866
District: Somerset
Parish: Norton St Philip
Postcode: BA2 7RS
Parliamentary constituency: Frome and East Somerset
Nearest railway station: Avoncliff — 2.5 km
Opening: Daily 10am–5pm; last entry at 4.30pm
Official site: www.english-heritage.org.uk

Sources

osm: way/109371387 (ODbL)

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