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The Great Britain Guide

Castles · East of England

Risinghoe Castle

In or near Renhold.

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Risinghoe Castle — mound in Bedfordshire, England.

Risinghoe Castle, castles in East of England

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Bedford St Johns · 4.5 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Risinghoe Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Wikidata describes it as: "mound in Bedfordshire, England". Coordinates: 52.1457°, -0.4081°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Risinghoe Castle, sometimes known as Goldington Castle, is a 20-foot (6.1 m) mound located in the Goldington area of Bedford, in the county of Bedfordshire, England. The mound is near to the north bank of the River Ouse three miles east of Bedford Castle and a mile west of Renhold Castle.

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Coordinates
52.1457, -0.4081
District
Bedford
Parish
Bedford, unparished area
Postcode
MK41 0HY
Parliamentary constituency
Bedford
Nearest railway station
Bedford St Johns4.5 km

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near Risinghoe Castle

Places to stay

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Hotels · East of England

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Campsites · East of England

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Campsites · East of England

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Campsites · East of England

Camp Site B

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Places to eat & drink

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Historic pubs · East of England

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Historic pubs · East of England

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Historic pubs · East of England

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Risinghoe Castle?
Risinghoe Castle is in London, United Kingdom (postcode MK41 0HY), in the parish of Bedford, unparished area.
What is Risinghoe Castle?
Risinghoe Castle — mound in Bedfordshire, England.
How do I get to Risinghoe Castle?
The nearest railway station is Bedford St Johns, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode MK41 0HY.
Does Risinghoe Castle charge admission?
Risinghoe Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
How do I get to Risinghoe Castle?
The nearest railway station is Bedford St Johns, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode MK41 0HY.