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The Great Britain Guide

Castles Β· North Wales

Old Hawarden Castle

In or near Broughton.

β™Ώ Wheelchair: limited

Old Hawarden Castle β€” a castle in wales-north, United Kingdom.

Hawarden Old Castle - geograph.org.uk - 2849933

Jo Turner β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Hawarden Β· 0.9 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Old Hawarden Castle is a castle located in wales-north, 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 Dee (England) SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Old Hawarden Castle is a castle located in North Wales. It is notable for its historical significance, though specific details about its era or architectural features are not provided. The site is surrounded by a landscape that reflects its long-standing presence in the region.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
53.1809, -3.0199
District
Flintshire
Parish
Hawarden
Postcode
CH5 3QU
Parliamentary constituency
Alyn and Deeside
Nearest railway station
Hawarden β€” 0.9 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Hawarden Old Castle - geograph.org.uk - 2849933πŸ“· 4

Castles Β· North Wales

Hawarden Old Castle

Hawarden Old Castle β€” a Grade I-listed castle in wales-north, United Kingdom.

Grade IπŸ‘Άβ†— hawardenestate.co.uk
Hawarden Old Castle - geograph.org.uk - 2849933πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· North Wales

Hawarden Castle

Hawarden Castle β€” mountain in wales north. Elevation: 90 m.

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The Keep of Hawarden Old Castle - geograph.org.uk - 3941420πŸ“· 5

Literary houses Β· North Wales

Connahs Hey Mound

Connahs Hey Mound β€” a literary house museum in wales north.

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Near the castle - geograph.org.uk - 77047πŸ“· 3

Castles Β· North Wales

Hawarden Castle

Hawarden Castle β€” a castle in wales-north, United Kingdom.

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The Keep of Hawarden Old Castle - geograph.org.uk - 3941420πŸ“· 5

Castles Β· North Wales

Hawarden Castle

Hawarden Castle β€” castle in wales north.

Memorial to William Ewart Gladstone, Hawarden - geograph.org.uk - 4126672πŸ“· 3

Memorials & monuments Β· North Wales

Hawarden Memorial

Hawarden Memorial β€” a memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•

Where to eat & stay near Old Hawarden Castle

Places to stay

The Boars Head - For Sale - geograph.org.uk - 5738682πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· North Wales

St David's Park Hotel

St David's Park Hotel β€” a hotel in wales north.

Ferry Lane - geograph.org.uk - 5810793πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· North West England

Thornleigh Park Farm

Thornleigh Park Farm β€” a campsite in wales north.

Ferry Lane - geograph.org.uk - 5810793πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· North West England

Fir Trees Holiday Park

Fir Trees Holiday Park β€” a caravan park in wales north.

New Brighton Road, New Brighton - geograph.org.uk - 2904561πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· North Wales

The Beaufort Park Hotel and Conference Centre

The Beaufort Park Hotel and Conference Centre β€” a hotel in wales north.

Free↗ beaufortparkhotel.co.uk
An avenue of cones in a lay-by of the A483 at Black Wood - geograph.org.uk - 4488553πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· North West England

Chester Lakes

Chester Lakes β€” a campsite in wales north.

Graveyard, All Saints Church, Saughall - geograph.org.uk - 7502004πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· North Wales

Burton’s Acre

Burton’s Acre β€” a campsite in wales north.

Places to eat & drink

Benchmark on Ewloe Highway Methodist Church gatepost - geograph.org.uk - 7814609πŸ“· 5

Restaurants Β· North Wales

The Running Hare

The Running Hare β€” a restaurant in wales north.

Old Milestone by the A5104, Pontblyddyn - geograph.org.uk - 6102702πŸ“· 2

Restaurants Β· North Wales

Druids Inn

Druids Inn β€” a restaurant in wales north.

Snarlin' Sheep - geograph.org.uk - 1827254πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· North Wales

Soughton Hall

Soughton Hall in Wales North, United Kingdom.

The Telford's Warehouse Pub, Chester - geograph.org.uk - 1828937πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· North West England

Telford's Warehouse

Telford's Warehouse in Wales North, United Kingdom.

β†— telfordswarehousechester.com
Detail of 68 Watergate Street, Chester - geograph.org.uk - 6545573πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· North West England

Old Custom House Inn, Chester

Old Custom House Inn, Chester in Wales North, United Kingdom.

The 'Dragon' at the George and Dragon - geograph.org.uk - 4866178πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· North West England

George and Dragon Public House and signpost

George and Dragon Public House and signpost in Wales North, United Kingdom.

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Beaumaris Castle

Beaumaris Castle β€” castle in Beaumaris, Anglesey, Wales.

πŸ‘Άβ†— beaumaris.com
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Castles Β· North Wales

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Old Hawarden Castle?
Old Hawarden Castle is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH5 3QU), in the parish of Hawarden.
What is Old Hawarden Castle?
Old Hawarden Castle β€” a castle in wales-north, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Old Hawarden Castle?
The nearest railway station is Hawarden, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CH5 3QU.
Is Old Hawarden Castle a protected site?
Yes β€” Old Hawarden Castle is part of the River Dee (England) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Does Old Hawarden Castle charge admission?
Old Hawarden Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
How do I get to Old Hawarden Castle?
The nearest railway station is Hawarden, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CH5 3QU.