Castles · South Wales
Picton Castle
In or near Wiston.
Picton Castle — country house in Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Haverfordwest · 5.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Picton Castle, the nearest railway station is Haverfordwest, located 5.5 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is SA62 4AS. Please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Picton Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Records date its origin to 1300. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Owned by Sir John Philipps, 1st Baronet. Address: SA62 4AS. Wikidata describes it as: "country house in Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK". Coordinates: 51.7841°, -4.8854°.
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Heritage listing
Picton Castle (Welsh: Castell Pictwn) is a medieval castle near Haverfordwest in the community of Uzmaston, Boulston and Slebech, Pembrokeshire, Wales. Originally built at the end of the 13th century by a Flemish knight, it later came into the hands of Sir John Wogan. The castle and gardens are now owned and managed by the Picton Castle Trust, a registered charity, for the benefit of the public. It is of unusual construction and has been remodelled several times during its history.
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Official information
Picton Castle & Gardens is a historic 14th-century castle located in Pembrokeshire, surrounded by 50 acres of gardens and woodlands. Visitors can explore the castle's furnished rooms and collections, while enjoying seasonal events and family activities. The site is maintained by a charitable trust, ensuring its accessibility for all.
From the Wikipedia article
Picton Castle (Welsh: Castell Pictwn) is a medieval castle near Haverfordwest in the community of Uzmaston, Boulston and Slebech, Pembrokeshire, Wales. Originally built at the end of the 13th century by a Flemish knight, it later came into the hands of Sir John Wogan. The castle and gardens are now owned and managed by the Picton Castle Trust, a registered charity, for the benefit of the public. It is of unusual construction and has been remodelled several times during its history. The castle is a Grade I listed building and its gardens and park are designated at Grade II* on the Cadw/ICOMOS Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7841, -4.8854
- District
- Pembrokeshire
- Parish
- Uzmaston, Boulston and Slebech
- Postcode
- SA62 4AS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid and South Pembrokeshire
- Established
- 1300
- Nearest railway station
- Haverfordwest — 5.5 km
- Official site
- www.pictoncastle.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7191106 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Picton Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Picton Castle Wales Morris edited.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Picton Castle?
- Picton Castle is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA62 4AS), in the parish of Uzmaston, Boulston and Slebech.
- What is Picton Castle?
- Picton Castle — country house in Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK.
- How do I get to Picton Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Haverfordwest, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode SA62 4AS.
- When was Picton Castle built?
- Built or established in 1300.
- Who owns Picton Castle?
- Picton Castle is owned by Sir John Philipps, 1st Baronet.
- Is Picton Castle a listed building?
- Picton Castle is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Does Picton Castle charge admission?
- Picton Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Picton Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Haverfordwest, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SA62 4AS.