Castles · South West England
Oldbury Castle
In or near Avebury.
Oldbury Castle — a castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Gareth James — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Oldbury Castle is a castle located in england-south-east, 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: Calstone and Cherhill Downs SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Oldbury Castle is a historic castle located in South-East England. It is known for its ancient earthworks and is a Scheduled Monument, reflecting its archaeological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4225, -1.9307
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Cherhill
- Postcode
- SN11 8XY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chippenham
- Official site
- www.britainexpress.com
Sources
- osm: way/1076386856 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Oldbury Castle?
- Oldbury Castle is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN11 8XY), in the parish of Cherhill.
- What is Oldbury Castle?
- Oldbury Castle — a castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Oldbury Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode SN11 8XY.
- Is Oldbury Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Oldbury Castle is part of the Calstone and Cherhill Downs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Oldbury Castle charge admission?
- Oldbury Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Oldbury Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SN11 8XY. It sits within the Chippenham parliamentary constituency.