Castles · South East England
Ratcliffe Culey
In or near Merevale.
Ratcliffe Culey — former castle in Witherley, Hinckley and Bosworth, Leicestershire, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Atherstone · 2.7 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Ratcliffe Culey is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Wikidata describes it as: "former castle in Witherley, Hinckley and Bosworth, Leicestershire, England". Coordinates: 52.5915°, -1.5181°.
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Place summary
Ratcliffe Culey is a castle located in the West Midlands, within Leicestershire's parish of Witherley. Its historical significance is marked by its designation as a notable structure in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5915, -1.5181
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Hinckley and Bosworth
- Parish
- Witherley
- Postcode
- CV9 3PA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hinckley and Bosworth
- Nearest railway station
- Atherstone — 2.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q115908358 (CC0)
- commons: Ancient Moat, Ratcliffe Culey - geograph.org.uk - 112114.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Ratcliffe Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.6 km
Atherstone Stables
Caravan parks · 0.9 km
Sheepy
Villages · 0.9 km
Witherley
Villages · 1.7 km
Etties Field
Campsites · 1.7 km
Church of All Saints
Historic churches · 1.9 km
Sheepy Magna War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.9 km
Fieldon Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.0 km
Witherley Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 2.0 km
Blue Lion
Historic pubs · 2.0 km
Church of St Peter
Historic churches · 2.1 km
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Ratcliffe Bridge
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Places to stay
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New Swan Inn
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ratcliffe Culey?
- Ratcliffe Culey is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CV9 3PA), in the parish of Witherley.
- What is Ratcliffe Culey?
- Ratcliffe Culey — former castle in Witherley, Hinckley and Bosworth, Leicestershire, England.
- How do I get to Ratcliffe Culey?
- The nearest railway station is Atherstone, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CV9 3PA.
- Does Ratcliffe Culey charge admission?
- Ratcliffe Culey typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Ratcliffe Culey?
- The nearest railway station is Atherstone, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CV9 3PA.