Castles · South East England
Shirburn Castle
In or near Ibstone.
Shirburn Castle — a castle in South East England, United Kingdom.

Shaun Ferguson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Chinnor · 7.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Shirburn Castle is a castle located in South East England, 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.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6584, -0.9944
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- South Oxfordshire
- Parish
- Shirburn
- Postcode
- OX49 5DL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Henley and Thame
- Nearest railway station
- Chinnor — 7.5 km
Sources
- osm: way/217356741 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shirburn Castle?
- Shirburn Castle is in Oxfordshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode OX49 5DL), in the parish of Shirburn.
- What is Shirburn Castle?
- Shirburn Castle — a castle in South East England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Shirburn Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Chinnor, about 7.5 km away. The nearest town is Ibstone. Drivers can use postcode OX49 5DL.
- Is Shirburn Castle a protected site?
- Yes — 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.