Castles · North Wales
Hawarden Castle
In or near Broughton.
Hawarden Castle — castle in wales north.
Jeff Buck — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hawarden · 1.1 km
About
Hawarden Castle is a castle located in wales north. A British castle recorded in OpenStreetMap with a heritage quality signal.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Dee (England) SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hawarden Castle is a 19th-century castle located in North Wales, within the parish of Hawarden. Established in 1809, it is notable for its designation as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to the adjacent River Dee. The castle serves as a prominent landmark in the area, reflecting the architectural style of its era. Visitors can expect to see the grounds and surrounding landscape, which are integral to its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1818, -3.0161
- District
- Flintshire
- Parish
- Hawarden
- Postcode
- CH5 3NZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Alyn and Deeside
- Established
- 1809
- Nearest railway station
- Hawarden — 1.1 km
Sources
- osm: w301619946 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q370127 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hawarden Castle?
- Hawarden Castle is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH5 3NZ), in the parish of Hawarden.
- What is Hawarden Castle?
- Hawarden Castle — castle in wales north.
- How do I get to Hawarden Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Hawarden, about 1.1 km away. The nearest town is Broughton. Drivers can use postcode CH5 3NZ.
- When was Hawarden Castle built?
- Built or established in 1809.
- Is Hawarden Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Hawarden Castle is part of the River Dee (England) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Hawarden Castle charge admission?
- Hawarden Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Hawarden Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Hawarden, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CH5 3NZ.