Castles · West Midlands
Richard's Castle
In or near Wigmore.
Richard's Castle — a castle in West Midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ludlow · 5.6 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Richard's Castle is a castle located in West Midlands, 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: River Teme SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Richard's Castle is a historic castle located in Mid Wales. It is notable for its medieval architecture and strategic position, reflecting the region's rich history.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.3282, -2.7580
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Richards Castle (Hereford)
- Postcode
- SY8 4ET
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Herefordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Ludlow — 5.6 km
Sources
- osm: way/1078262710 (ODbL)
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Places to stay
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Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Richard's Castle?
- Richard's Castle is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SY8 4ET), in the parish of Richards Castle (Hereford).
- What is Richard's Castle?
- Richard's Castle — a castle in West Midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Richard's Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Ludlow, about 5.6 km away. The nearest town is Wigmore. Drivers can use postcode SY8 4ET.
- Is Richard's Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Richard's Castle is part of the River Teme SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Richard's Castle charge admission?
- Richard's Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Richard's Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Ludlow, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY8 4ET.