Where is Longford Castle?

Longford Castle is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP5 4EF), in the parish of Odstock.

How do I get to Longford Castle?

The nearest railway station is Salisbury, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode SP5 4EF.

Who owns Longford Castle?

Longford Castle is owned by Earl of Radnor.

Is Longford Castle a listed building?

Longford Castle is officially recognised as Grade I listed.

Is Longford Castle a protected site?

Yes — Longford Castle is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Does Longford Castle charge admission?

Longford Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.

Castles · South East England

Longford Castle

In or near Salisbury.

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Longford Castle — a Grade I-listed castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1.5 h–3 h
Nearest railway station: Salisbury · 4.9 km

Family-friendly
Limited wheelchair access

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Longford Castle, the nearest railway station is Salisbury, located 4.9 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is SP5 4EF. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.

Directions on Google Maps →

Longford Castle is a Grade I-listed building in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Grade I status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.

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Summary from the official site

Longford Castle is part of the Longford Estate, which spans 16,000 acres and features diverse landscapes including water meadows and chalk downland. The estate is known for its significant art collection and offers tours in collaboration with the National Gallery, showcasing its historical and cultural importance.

Read more on the official property page.

Protected designations

Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Longford Castle is a Grade I listed country house on the banks of the River Avon south of Salisbury, Wiltshire, England. It is the seat of the Earl of Radnor and an example of the Elizabethan prodigy house.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

History

In 1573 Thomas Gorges acquired the manor (at the time written "Langford"), which was originally owned by the Servington (or Cervington) family. Prior to this the existing mansion house had been damaged by fire. In c.1576 Thomas Gorges married Helena Snakenborg, the Swedish-born dowager Marchioness of Northampton and Lady-in-waiting to Queen Elizabeth. They rebuilt the Longford property as a triangular Swedish pattern castle on the banks of the River Avon. The building work became costly due to difficulties with the subsoil. Sir Thomas Gorges, who was now governor of Hurst Castle, Hampshire, persuaded his wife to beg of the Queen a shipwreck he knew from the defeated Spanish Armada. The gift…

Visiting

from the air]] The castle is Grade I listed and is within Odstock parish. The formal garden, pleasure grounds and park extend into neighbouring parishes and are listed Grade II* on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens. The castle, art collection and gardens are open to the public on select days each year, and guided tours may be booked through the National Gallery.

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates: 51.0391, -1.7569
District: Wiltshire
Parish: Odstock
Postcode: SP5 4EF
Parliamentary constituency: Salisbury
Phone: 01722 411 616
Established: 1576
Nearest railway station: Salisbury — 4.9 km
Official site: www.longfordestates.co.uk

Sources

wikidata: Q6673827 (CC0)
wikipedia: Longford Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Longford Castle?: Longford Castle is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP5 4EF), in the parish of Odstock.
What is Longford Castle?: Longford Castle — a Grade I-listed castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Longford Castle?: The nearest railway station is Salisbury, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode SP5 4EF.
When was Longford Castle built?: Built or established in 1576.
Who owns Longford Castle?: Longford Castle is owned by Earl of Radnor.
Is Longford Castle a listed building?: Longford Castle is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
Is Longford Castle a protected site?: Yes — Longford Castle is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Does Longford Castle charge admission?: Longford Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.