Castles · South West England
Gloucester Castle
In or near Gloucester.
Gloucester Castle — former castle in Gloucester, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gloucester · 0.8 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Gloucester Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Wikidata describes it as: "former castle in Gloucester, England". Coordinates: 51.8630°, -2.2490°.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Gloucester Castle was a Norman-era royal castle situated in the city of Gloucester in Gloucestershire, England. It was demolished in 1787 and replaced by Gloucester Prison.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8630, -2.2490
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Gloucester
- Parish
- Gloucester, unparished area
- Postcode
- GL1 2DB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gloucester
- Nearest railway station
- Gloucester — 0.8 km
- Official site
- www.british-history.ac.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q5572016 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Gloucester Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Gloucester Castle and Gaol, 1819.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gloucester Castle?
- Gloucester Castle is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL1 2DB), in the parish of Gloucester, unparished area.
- What is Gloucester Castle?
- Gloucester Castle — former castle in Gloucester, England.
- How do I get to Gloucester Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL1 2DB.
- Is Gloucester Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Gloucester Castle is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Gloucester Castle charge admission?
- Gloucester Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Gloucester Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL1 2DB.