Castles · South Wales
Locking, Somerset
In or near Compton Bishop.
Locking, Somerset — a castle in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Weston Milton · 3.0 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Locking, Somerset is a castle in wales-south, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: MENDIP
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Mendip Hills
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Locking is a village in Somerset, South Wales, known for its historical castle. The structure reflects the region's medieval architecture and heritage.
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Background
History
The village of Locking is small but has a long history. There is evidence of Roman settlements nearby. The name "Locking" has a Saxon derivation probably meaning "Locc's people" and it was in the Saxon period that the church and village grew. The parish was part of the Winterstoke Hundred. John Plumley, who at the time was Lord of the Manor, had been a supporter of the Duke of Monmouth and participated in the Battle of Sedgmoor. Following the rout of Monmouth's forces, Plumley returned to Locking, and when the King's men came looking for him, he was given away by his dog whose barking alerted them to Plumley hiding in a nearby tree. The manor was subsequently acquired by Edward Colston of…
Description
Locking is also the birthplace of The Lockerz, a band formed by past and present Locking Park FC footballers. After appearing on Dutch TV and BBC's The One Show, The Lockerz released an unofficial England Euro 2016 anthem "Bring It Home".
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.3309, -2.9108
- District
- North Somerset
- Parish
- Locking
- Postcode
- BS24 8BT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Weston-super-Mare
- Nearest railway station
- Weston Milton — 3 km
- Official site
- www.n-somerset.gov.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Locking, Somerset (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Locking
Villages · 0.3 km
RAFLAA Monument
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
Tinker's Batch
Vineyards · 1.3 km
West End Farm Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 1.3 km
Locking Castle
Castles · 1.4 km
Motte and bailey castle and associated earthworks south of Locking Head Farm
Literary houses · 1.4 km
Locking Head Castle
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various caves
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Bleadon Cavern
Caves · 1.5 km
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Hutton Court
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The Helicopter Museum
Museums · 1.7 km
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RAFLAA Monument
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Vineyards · South Wales
Tinker's Batch
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📷 3Caravan parks · South Wales
West End Farm Caravan Park
West End Farm Caravan Park — a caravan park in wales south.
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Locking Castle
Locking Castle — castle in Locking, North Somerset, England, UK.
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Motte and bailey castle and associated earthworks south of Locking Head Farm
Motte and bailey castle and associated earthworks south of Locking Head Farm — a literary house museum in wales south.
Where to eat & stay near Locking, Somerset
Places to stay
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West End Farm Caravan Park
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Summer Lane Parkhomes
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Myrtle Farm Touring Park
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Willow Down Caravan Park
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📷 4Campsites · South Wales
Stonebridge Farm Campsite
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Restaurants · South Wales
Muffins Tea Room & Brasserie
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Locking, Somerset?
- Locking, Somerset is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode BS24 8BT), in the parish of Locking.
- What is Locking, Somerset?
- Locking, Somerset — a castle in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Locking, Somerset?
- The nearest railway station is Weston Milton, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS24 8BT.
- Is Locking, Somerset a protected site?
- Yes — Locking, Somerset is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the MENDIP National Nature Reserve.
- Does Locking, Somerset charge admission?
- Locking, Somerset typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Locking, Somerset?
- The nearest railway station is Weston Milton, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS24 8BT.