Castles · South West England
Musbury Castle
In or near Axmouth.
Musbury Castle — a castle in South West England, United Kingdom.
Derek Harper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Axminster · 4.2 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Musbury Castle is a castle located in South West England, 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 Axe SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: East Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Musbury Castle is a historic castle located in South-West England. It is known for its earthworks and remains of a motte-and-bailey structure, indicative of medieval fortifications. The site provides insights into the region's historical landscape and military architecture.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.7422, -3.0190
- County
- Devon
- District
- East Devon
- Parish
- Axmouth
- Postcode
- EX13 8SU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Honiton and Sidmouth
- Nearest railway station
- Axminster — 4.2 km
Sources
- osm: way/45574425 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Musbury Castle?
- Musbury Castle is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX13 8SU), in the parish of Axmouth.
- What is Musbury Castle?
- Musbury Castle — a castle in South West England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Musbury Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Axminster, about 4.2 km away. The nearest town is Axmouth. Drivers can use postcode EX13 8SU.
- Is Musbury Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Musbury Castle is part of the River Axe SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the East Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Musbury Castle charge admission?
- Musbury Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Musbury Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Axminster, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX13 8SU.