Castles · South West England
Polruan Castle
In or near Polruan.
Polruan Castle — a castle in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Rob Farrow — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Par · 5.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Polruan Castle is a castle located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
St Catherine's Castle is a historic artillery fort built by Henry VIII in the 1530s to protect Fowey Harbour. The castle has undergone modifications over the centuries, including during the Crimean War and World War II, and offers visitors a glimpse into its military history and scenic views of the surrounding area.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Polruan to Polperro SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Polruan Castle is a historic castle located in South-West England. It is known for its strategic position overlooking the River Fowey. The castle's origins date back to the medieval period, contributing to its significance in the region's history.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.3297, -4.6381
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Lanteglos
- Postcode
- PL23 1PN
- Parliamentary constituency
- South East Cornwall
- Nearest railway station
- Par — 5.5 km
- Opening
- Open any reasonable time during daylight hours
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/111872187 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Polruan Castle?
- Polruan Castle is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL23 1PN), in the parish of Lanteglos.
- What is Polruan Castle?
- Polruan Castle — a castle in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Polruan Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Par, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL23 1PN.
- Is Polruan Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Polruan Castle is part of the Polruan to Polperro SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Polruan Castle charge admission?
- Polruan Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Polruan Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Par, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL23 1PN.