Castles · South East England
St. Clare Castle
In or near St Helens.
St. Clare Castle — a castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
David Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ryde St John's Road · 1.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
St. Clare Castle is a castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
Photo gallery
Official information
St. Clare Castle features a bronze relief commemorating HMS Sirius, which was part of the First Fleet that sailed to Australia in 1787. The site includes additional plaques detailing the ship's history and its significance in maritime exploration.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Ryde Sands and Wootton Creek SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Isle Of Wight
- Ramsar wetland: Solent & Southampton Water
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
St. Clare Castle is a castle located in South-East England. It is known for its historical significance and architectural features, although specific details about its era, designation, or architect are not provided.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7247, -1.1345
- District
- Isle of Wight
- Parish
- Nettlestone and Seaview
- Postcode
- PO33 1PJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Isle of Wight East
- Nearest railway station
- Ryde St John's Road — 1.6 km
- Official site
- www.isle-of-wight-memorials.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: St. Clare Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St. Clare Castle?
- St. Clare Castle is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO33 1PJ), in the parish of Nettlestone and Seaview.
- What is St. Clare Castle?
- St. Clare Castle — a castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St. Clare Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Ryde St John's Road, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO33 1PJ.
- Is St. Clare Castle a protected site?
- Yes — St. Clare Castle is part of the Ryde Sands and Wootton Creek SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Isle Of Wight National Landscape (AONB).
- Does St. Clare Castle charge admission?
- St. Clare Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to St. Clare Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Ryde St John's Road, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO33 1PJ.