Castles · South West England
King Charles' Castle
In or near Hugh Town.
King Charles' Castle — a castle in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Andrew Abbott — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
King Charles' Castle is a castle located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
King Charles's Castle is a small artillery fort located on Tresco in the Isles of Scilly, originally built during the reign of Edward VI. It served as a Royalist garrison during the Civil War and is now a historical site where visitors can explore the ruins and enjoy scenic views.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Castle Down (Tresco) SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Isles Of Scilly
- Ramsar wetland: Isles of Scilly
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
King Charles' Castle is a castle located in South-West England. It is notable for its historical significance and association with King Charles. The castle's architecture reflects the era in which it was built, showcasing features typical of its time.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 49.9636, -6.3487
- District
- Isles of Scilly
- Parish
- Tresco
- Postcode
- TR24 0QB
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Ives
- Opening
- Open any reasonable time during daylight hours
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/232576566 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is King Charles' Castle?
- King Charles' Castle is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR24 0QB), in the parish of Tresco.
- What is King Charles' Castle?
- King Charles' Castle — a castle in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to King Charles' Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode TR24 0QB.
- Is King Charles' Castle a protected site?
- Yes — King Charles' Castle is part of the Castle Down (Tresco) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Isles Of Scilly National Landscape (AONB).
- Does King Charles' Castle charge admission?
- King Charles' Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to King Charles' Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TR24 0QB. It sits within the St Ives parliamentary constituency.