Castles · North West England
Holt Castle Ruins
In or near Farndon.
Holt Castle Ruins — a castle in wales-north, United Kingdom.
Eirian Evans — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gresford (WDSME) · 6.6 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Holt Castle Ruins is a castle located in wales-north, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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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
Holt Castle Ruins are located in North Wales. This medieval castle, now in ruins, is a notable example of 13th-century military architecture. Its strategic position near the River Dee highlights its historical significance.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.0779, -2.8802
- District
- Wrexham
- Parish
- Holt
- Postcode
- LL13 9AZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wrexham
- Nearest railway station
- Gresford (WDSME) — 6.6 km
Sources
- osm: way/1064532886 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Holt Castle Ruins?
- Holt Castle Ruins is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL13 9AZ), in the parish of Holt.
- What is Holt Castle Ruins?
- Holt Castle Ruins — a castle in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Holt Castle Ruins?
- The nearest railway station is Gresford (WDSME), about 6.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL13 9AZ.
- Is Holt Castle Ruins a protected site?
- Yes — Holt Castle Ruins is part of the River Dee (England) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Holt Castle Ruins charge admission?
- Holt Castle Ruins typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Holt Castle Ruins?
- The nearest railway station is Gresford (WDSME), about 6.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL13 9AZ.