Castles · South Wales
Locking Head Castle
In or near Kewstoke.
Locking Head Castle — a castle in South Wales, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Worle · 1.7 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Locking Head Castle is a castle located in South Wales, 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: Severn Estuary SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Mendip Hills
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Locking Head Castle is a castle located in South Wales. It is notable for its historical significance within the region. The castle's architecture reflects the medieval period.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3434, -2.9148
- District
- North Somerset
- Parish
- Locking
- Postcode
- BS24 7DG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Weston-super-Mare
- Nearest railway station
- Worle — 1.7 km
Sources
- osm: way/221405468 (ODbL)
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Places to stay
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Places to eat & drink
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Locking Head Castle?
- Locking Head Castle is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode BS24 7DG), in the parish of Locking.
- What is Locking Head Castle?
- Locking Head Castle — a castle in South Wales, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Locking Head Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Worle, about 1.7 km away. The nearest town is Kewstoke. Drivers can use postcode BS24 7DG.
- Is Locking Head Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Locking Head Castle is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Mendip Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Locking Head Castle charge admission?
- Locking Head Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Locking Head Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Worle, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS24 7DG.