Castles · London
Shoreham Castle
In or near Badgers Mount.
Shoreham Castle — a castle in england london.
David Howard — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Eynsford · 1.9 km
About
Shoreham Castle is a named castle in england london, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Shoreham Castle is a historic castle located in London. It dates back to the medieval period and is known for its significant architectural features and historical importance. The castle is a notable example of British fortification design. Visitors can explore the surrounding grounds, which provide insight into the castle's past and its role in the region's history.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3500, 0.1859
- County
- Kent
- District
- Sevenoaks
- Parish
- Eynsford
- Postcode
- DA4 0JF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Sevenoaks
- Nearest railway station
- Eynsford — 1.9 km
- Official site
- www.castleuk.net
Sources
- manual: geonames-6286787 (CC BY 4.0)
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Shoreham War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.8 km
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Historic bridges · 1.9 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shoreham Castle?
- Shoreham Castle is in Kent, London, United Kingdom (postcode DA4 0JF), in the parish of Eynsford.
- What is Shoreham Castle?
- Shoreham Castle — a castle in england london.
- How do I get to Shoreham Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Eynsford, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode DA4 0JF.
- Is Shoreham Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Shoreham Castle is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Shoreham Castle charge admission?
- Shoreham Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Shoreham Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Eynsford, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DA4 0JF.