Castles · South East England
Grimsbury Castle - Main fortifications
In or near Hermitage.
Grimsbury Castle - Main fortifications — a castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Oscar Taylor — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Thatcham · 6.0 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Grimsbury Castle - Main fortifications 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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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Grimsbury Castle, located in South-East England, features its main fortifications as a significant historical site. This castle is noted for its medieval architecture and strategic importance in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.4466, -1.2637
- District
- West Berkshire
- Parish
- Hermitage
- Postcode
- RG18 9TY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newbury
- Nearest railway station
- Thatcham — 6 km
Sources
- osm: node/524622052 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Grimsbury Castle - Main fortifications?
- Grimsbury Castle - Main fortifications is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG18 9TY), in the parish of Hermitage.
- What is Grimsbury Castle - Main fortifications?
- Grimsbury Castle - Main fortifications — a castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Grimsbury Castle - Main fortifications?
- The nearest railway station is Thatcham, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG18 9TY.
- Is Grimsbury Castle - Main fortifications a protected site?
- Yes — Grimsbury Castle - Main fortifications is part of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Grimsbury Castle - Main fortifications charge admission?
- Grimsbury Castle - Main fortifications typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Grimsbury Castle - Main fortifications?
- The nearest railway station is Thatcham, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG18 9TY.