Castles · West Midlands
Hartlebury Castle
In or near Shenstone.
Hartlebury Castle — a Grade I-listed castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
David Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hartlebury · 1.5 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Hartlebury Castle is located in the West Midlands, with the nearest railway station being Hartlebury, which is 1.5 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is DY11 7XX. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Hartlebury Castle is a Grade I-listed building in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Grade I status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
Photo gallery
Official information
Worcestershire County Museum at Hartlebury Castle showcases the rich history of Worcestershire, featuring exhibitions on archaeology, agriculture, and Victorian life. Visitors can explore various themed displays, enjoy the outdoor picnic area, and engage with historical artifacts.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Teme SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Hartlebury Castle, a Grade I listed building, near Hartlebury in Worcestershire, central England, was built in the mid-13th century as a fortified manor house, on manorial land earlier given to the Bishop of Worcester by King Burgred of Mercia. It lies near Stourport-on-Severn in an area with several large manors and country houses, including Witley Court, Astley Hall, Pool House, Areley Hall and Hartlebury and Abberley Hall. Later, it became the bishop's principal residence.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
Hartlebury Castle was the residence of the Bishop of Worcester from the early 13th century until 2007. Bishop Walter de Cantilupe, a supporter of Simon de Montfort, began to fortify the Castle, which was embattled and finished by his successor, Godfrey Giffard, in 1268. The gatehouse was added in the reign of Henry VI, by Bishop Carpenter. King Edward I became Hartlebury Castle's first royal visitor in 1282, when he was on the way to Wales. Princess Mary came to Hartlebury in April 1526. Queen Elizabeth stayed on 12 August 1575 with the Bishop Nicholas Bullingham, while on a journey to Worcester. In 1582, Bishop John Whitgift signed the paper that allowed William Shakespeare to marry Anne…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.3391, -2.2420
- County
- Worcestershire
- District
- Wychavon
- Parish
- Hartlebury
- Postcode
- DY11 7XX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Droitwich and Evesham
- Phone
- 01299 250797
- Established
- 1300
- Nearest railway station
- Hartlebury — 1.5 km
- Opening
- Tuesday to Friday 10am–5pm; weekends and bank holidays 11am–5pm; closed Mondays
- Official site
- www.museumsworcestershire.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q5674780 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Hartlebury Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hartlebury Castle?
- Hartlebury Castle is in Worcestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DY11 7XX), in the parish of Hartlebury.
- What is Hartlebury Castle?
- Hartlebury Castle — a Grade I-listed castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hartlebury Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Hartlebury, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode DY11 7XX.
- When was Hartlebury Castle built?
- Built or established in 1300.
- Is Hartlebury Castle a listed building?
- Hartlebury Castle is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
- Is Hartlebury Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Hartlebury Castle is part of the River Teme SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Hartlebury Castle charge admission?
- Hartlebury Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Hartlebury Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Hartlebury, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DY11 7XX.