Castles · South Wales
Ruperra Castle
In or near Newport.
Ruperra Castle — manor house and mock castle in Caerphilly County Borough, Wales, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Risca and Pontymister · 4.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Ruperra Castle, the nearest railway station is Risca and Pontymister, which is 4.6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is NP10 8GG. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Ruperra Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Part of Ruperra Castle Estate. Wikidata describes it as: "manor house and mock castle in Caerphilly County Borough, Wales, UK". Coordinates: 51.5702°, -3.1271°.
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Heritage listing
Ruperra Castle or Rhiwperra Castle (Welsh: Castell Rhiw'r Perrai) is a Grade II* Listed building and Scheduled Ancient Monument, situated in Lower Machen in the county borough of Caerphilly, Wales. Built in 1626, the castle is in a ruinous condition as at 2023. Its grounds are listed on the Cadw/ICOMOS Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales.
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Official information
Ruperra Castle is a historic site in South East Wales, currently a dangerous ruin at risk of collapse. Visitors cannot enter the castle itself as it is privately owned, but they can enjoy views from nearby public footpaths and the surrounding woodland. The area is rich in history and offers various walking routes that highlight the castle's significance and the natural beauty of the landscape.
From the Wikipedia article
Ruperra Castle or Rhiwperra Castle (Welsh: Castell Rhiw'r Perrai) is a Grade II* Listed building and Scheduled Ancient Monument, situated in Lower Machen in the county borough of Caerphilly, Wales. Built in 1626, the castle is in a ruinous condition as at 2023. Its grounds are listed on the Cadw/ICOMOS Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.5702, -3.1271
- District
- Caerphilly
- Parish
- Rudry
- Postcode
- NP10 8GG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caerphilly
- Established
- 1626
- Nearest railway station
- Risca and Pontymister — 4.6 km
- Official site
- www.ruperracastle.wales
Sources
- wikidata: Q2970467 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Ruperra Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Ruperra Castle Visit 2011.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ruperra Castle?
- Ruperra Castle is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP10 8GG), in the parish of Rudry.
- What is Ruperra Castle?
- Ruperra Castle — manor house and mock castle in Caerphilly County Borough, Wales, UK.
- How do I get to Ruperra Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Risca and Pontymister, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP10 8GG.
- When was Ruperra Castle built?
- Built or established in 1626.
- Is Ruperra Castle a listed building?
- Ruperra Castle is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Does Ruperra Castle charge admission?
- Ruperra Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Ruperra Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Risca and Pontymister, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP10 8GG.