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The Great Britain Guide

Castles Β· South East England

Shirburn Castle

In or near Ibstone.

β™Ώ Wheelchair: limited

Shirburn Castle β€” a castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

All Saints Shirburn Church and Shirburn Castle - geograph.org.uk - 815393

Shaun Ferguson β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Chinnor Β· 7.5 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Shirburn Castle is a castle located in england-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

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Shirburn Castle is a historic castle located in the West Midlands. It is notable for its architectural significance and has been designated as a Grade I listed building.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.6584, -0.9944
County
Oxfordshire
Parish
Shirburn
Postcode
OX49 5DL
Parliamentary constituency
Henley and Thame
Nearest railway station
Chinnor β€” 7.5 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Castle Road, Shirburn - geograph.org.uk - 6366489πŸ“· 5

Literary houses Β· South East England

Shirburn Castle

Shirburn Castle β€” a literary house museum in england west midlands.

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All Saints Church, ShirburnπŸ“· 3

Historic churches Β· South East England

All Saints Church, Shirburn

All Saints Church, Shirburn β€” grade II listed church in Shirburn, South Oxfordshire, England, UK.

Free↗ visitchurches.org.uk
K6 Telephone Box and Post Box in Shirburn - geograph.org.uk - 5462982πŸ“· 5

Villages Β· South East England

Shirburn

Shirburn β€” a village in england west midlands.

Pyrton Churchyard - geograph.org.uk - 2086381πŸ“· 5

Villages Β· South East England

Pyrton

Pyrton β€” a village in england west midlands.

Inside St Mary, Pyrton (I) - geograph.org.uk - 8117729πŸ“· 5

Cathedrals Β· South East England

St Mary's Church, Pyrton

St Mary's Church, Pyrton is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.

πŸ‘Άβ†— st-marys-pyrton.info
St Mary's Church, PyrtonπŸ“· 3

Abbeys & priories Β· South East England

St Mary's Church, Pyrton

St Mary's Church, Pyrton β€” church in Pyrton, Oxfordshire, England, UK.

πŸ‘Άβ†— st-marys-pyrton.info

Where to eat & stay near Shirburn Castle

Places to stay

Conservation Walks Notice by Watlington Hill (1) - geograph.org.uk - 5995073πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South East England

White Mark Farm Camp Site

White Mark Farm Camp Site β€” a campsite in england west midlands.

M40 bridge to Oxhouse Farm - geograph.org.uk - 3125866πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South East England

Little Acre CL

Little Acre CL β€” a caravan park in england west midlands.

Ibstone cricket ground - geograph.org.uk - 2892842πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South East England

Cholsey Grange CARAVAN Certificated Location

Cholsey Grange CARAVAN Certificated Location β€” a campsite in england west midlands.

Golf Course View - geograph.org.uk - 3615823πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· South East England

Oxfordshire Golf Club

Oxfordshire Golf Club β€” a hotel in england west midlands.

β†— theoxfordshire.com
Lump out the Side - geograph.org.uk - 4421837πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· South East England

DoubleTree by Hilton Oxford Belfry

DoubleTree by Hilton Oxford Belfry β€” a hotel in england west midlands. 4-star. Brand: DoubleTree.

β†— hilton.com
City Allotments Sign - geograph.org.uk - 1980847πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South East England

Home Farm

Home Farm β€” a campsite in england west midlands.

Places to eat & drink

Bench Mark on Hill Road - geograph.org.uk - 3444700πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South East England

Fox And Hounds Hotel And Public House

Fox And Hounds Hotel And Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.

High Street, Lewknor - geograph.org.uk - 3896658πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South East England

Ye Olde Leathern Bottle Public House

Ye Olde Leathern Bottle Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.

The Fox ^ Hounds, Christmas Common - geograph.org.uk - 7925173πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South East England

Fox And Hounds Inn Public House

Fox And Hounds Inn Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.

Direction Sign – Signpost on the B4009 in Britwell Salome - geograph.org.uk - 6911507πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South East England

The Red Lion Inn Public House

The Red Lion Inn Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.

K6 Telephone Box in Postcombe - geograph.org.uk - 7837748πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South East England

England's Rose

England's Rose in England South East, United Kingdom.

Window in the Chancel Detail - geograph.org.uk - 5500206πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South East England

The Lord Nelson Inn

The Lord Nelson Inn in England South East, United Kingdom.

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Abinger CastleπŸ“· 5

Castles Β· South East England

Abinger Castle

Abinger Castle β€” castle in Surrey, England, UK.

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Allington CastleπŸ“· 5

Castles Β· South East England

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Allington Castle β€” stone-built moated castle in Allington, England.

FreeGrade IπŸ‘Άβ†— allingtoncastle.com
Betchworth CastleπŸ“· 5

Castles Β· South East England

Betchworth Castle

Betchworth Castle β€” castle in Brockham, Mole Valley, Surrey, England, UK.

πŸ‘Άβ†— visitsurrey.com
Castlehill Farm - geograph.org.uk - 7219357πŸ“· 5

Castles Β· South East England

Bletchingley Castle

Bletchingley Castle β€” castle in Surrey, England, UK.

πŸ‘Άβ†— bletchingleyhistory.org.uk

Frequently asked questions

Where is Shirburn Castle?
Shirburn Castle is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX49 5DL), in the parish of Shirburn.
What is Shirburn Castle?
Shirburn Castle β€” a castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Shirburn Castle?
The nearest railway station is Chinnor, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX49 5DL.
Is Shirburn Castle a protected site?
Yes β€” Shirburn Castle is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
Does Shirburn Castle charge admission?
Shirburn Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
How do I get to Shirburn Castle?
The nearest railway station is Chinnor, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX49 5DL.