Castles · Mid Wales
Hardwick
In or near Priestweston.
Hardwick — a castle in wales mid.
Ian S — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Church Stretton · 9.3 km
About
Hardwick is a named castle in wales mid, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hardwick is a castle located in Norbury, Mid Wales, within the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). This designation highlights the region's scenic landscape and ecological significance. The castle's historical context and architectural features reflect the area's rich heritage. Visitors can explore the surrounding countryside, which offers various outdoor recreational opportunities.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5087, -2.9332
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Norbury
- Postcode
- SY9 5HT
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shropshire
- Nearest railway station
- Church Stretton — 9.3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6286239 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hardwick?
- Hardwick is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY9 5HT), in the parish of Norbury.
- What is Hardwick?
- Hardwick — a castle in wales mid.
- How do I get to Hardwick?
- The nearest railway station is Church Stretton, about 9.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY9 5HT.
- Is Hardwick a protected site?
- Yes — Hardwick is part of the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Hardwick charge admission?
- Hardwick typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Hardwick?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SY9 5HT. It sits within the South Shropshire parliamentary constituency.