Castles · South Wales
Penmark Castle
In or near Llancarfan.
Penmark Castle — castle in Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Rhoose Cardiff International Airport · 2.7 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Penmark Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Wikidata describes it as: "castle in Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, UK". Coordinates: 51.4113°, -3.3550°.
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Place summary
Penmark Castle is a scheduled monument located in Rhoose, South Wales. This historical site reflects the region's medieval heritage and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4113, -3.3550
- District
- Vale of Glamorgan
- Parish
- Rhoose
- Postcode
- CF62 3BP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Vale of Glamorgan
- Nearest railway station
- Rhoose Cardiff International Airport — 2.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24661899 (CC0)
- commons: Penmark Castle, seen from the churchyard - geograph.org.uk - 1028446.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Penmark Castle?
- Penmark Castle is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF62 3BP), in the parish of Rhoose.
- What is Penmark Castle?
- Penmark Castle — castle in Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, UK.
- How do I get to Penmark Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Rhoose Cardiff International Airport, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF62 3BP.
- Is Penmark Castle a listed building?
- Penmark Castle is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Does Penmark Castle charge admission?
- Penmark Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Penmark Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Rhoose Cardiff International Airport, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF62 3BP.