Castles · West Midlands
Smethcott
Smethcott — a castle in wales mid.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Church Stretton · 5.8 km
About
Smethcott is a named castle in wales mid, 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: Shropshire Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Smethcott is a castle located in Mid Wales, within the parish of Smethcott and the postcode SY6. It lies within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), specifically the Shropshire Hills. The castle's setting in this scenic region offers visitors a glimpse of historical architecture amidst picturesque landscapes.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5887, -2.8150
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Smethcott
- Postcode
- SY6 6NX
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shropshire
- Nearest railway station
- Church Stretton — 5.8 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6286938 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Where to eat & stay near Smethcott
Places to stay
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All Stretton Bunkhouse
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Victoria House
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Smethcott?
- Smethcott is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY6 6NX), in the parish of Smethcott.
- What is Smethcott?
- Smethcott — a castle in wales mid.
- How do I get to Smethcott?
- The nearest railway station is Church Stretton, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY6 6NX.
- Is Smethcott a protected site?
- Yes — Smethcott is part of the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Smethcott charge admission?
- Smethcott typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Smethcott?
- The nearest railway station is Church Stretton, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY6 6NX.