Castles · West Midlands
Hampton Castle
In or near Hope under Dinmore.
Hampton Castle — castellated country house in Herefordshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Leominster · 6.7 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Hampton Castle, the nearest railway station is Leominster, located 6.7 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is HR6 0PN. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Hampton Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Built in the Gothic architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Address: HR6 0PN. Wikidata describes it as: "castellated country house in Herefordshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.1677°, -2.7041°.
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Heritage listing
Hampton Court Castle, also known as Hampton Court or Hampton Castle, is a castellated country house in the English county of Herefordshire. The house is in the parish of Hope under Dinmore 4 miles (6.4 km) south of Leominster and is a Grade I listed building, which is the highest category of architecture in the statutory protection scheme. The castle and grounds can be visited by the public and are also available as a venue for weddings and other events.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Hampton Castle is a private estate and exclusive wedding venue located in Herefordshire. The castle features luxurious rooms, award-winning gardens, and expansive grounds, making it a unique setting for weddings and celebrations. Its rich history dates back to the 1400s, and it offers a tailored experience for guests.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dinmore Hill Woods SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Lugg SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Teme SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Hampton Court Castle, also known as Hampton Court or Hampton Castle, is a castellated country house in the English county of Herefordshire. The house is in the parish of Hope under Dinmore 4 miles (6.4 km) south of Leominster and is a Grade I listed building, which is the highest category of architecture in the statutory protection scheme. The castle and grounds can be visited by the public and are also available as a venue for weddings and other events.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
Hampton Court dates back from 1427. Sir Rowland Lenthall had built the original house on an estate which had been granted to him some years previously on his marriage to the king's cousin Margaret Fitzalan, a daughter of Richard FitzAlan, 4th Earl of Arundel.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.1677, -2.7041
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Hope under Dinmore
- Postcode
- HR6 0PN
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Herefordshire
- Phone
- 01568 797 797
- Nearest railway station
- Leominster — 6.7 km
- Official site
- hamptoncastle.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q1443802 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Hampton Court Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: HamptonCourtHerefordshire cropped.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hampton Castle?
- Hampton Castle is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode HR6 0PN), in the parish of Hope under Dinmore.
- What is Hampton Castle?
- Hampton Castle — castellated country house in Herefordshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Hampton Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Leominster, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode HR6 0PN.
- Who owns Hampton Castle?
- Hampton Castle is owned by | pushpin_map = Herefordshire.
- Is Hampton Castle a listed building?
- Hampton Castle is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Hampton Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Hampton Castle is part of the Dinmore Hill Woods SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Lugg SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Hampton Castle charge admission?
- Hampton Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Hampton Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Leominster, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HR6 0PN.